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JUST TO REMEMBER!

A large number of compound adjectives describe personal


appearance.
Tom was a curly-haired, sun-tanned, blue-eyed, rosy-cheeked, thinlipped, broad-shouldered, left-handed, slim hipped, long-legged, flatfooted young man, wearing an open-necked shirt, brand-new, tightfitting jeans and open-toed sandals.
Other compound adjectives describe a person's character.
Melissa Was absent-minded [forgetful], easy-going [relaxed),
good-tempered [cheerful], warm-hearted[kind] and quick-witted
[intelligent] if perhaps a little big-headed [proud of herself],two-faced
[hypocritical], self-centered [egotistical] and stuck-up [snobbish
(colloquial)] at times.
1. Match these words with the descriptions given. Use each word once only

Bad-tempered determined lazy reliable cheerful frank mean selfish


considerate honest punctual sympathetic
You always arrive on time
You are always happy.
You easily become angry with others.
You do what you say you will do.
You think about the needs of others
You say exactly what you think.
You tell the truth and obey the law
You dont think about the needs of others.
You understand the feeling of others

You have a strong wish to get what you want


You try to avoid work if you can
You are unkind, or not willing to spend money.

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