Unit 6 - Vocabulary

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

At social gatherings, she tends to be a bit of a cold fish, preferring to keep to herself rather than engaging with others.

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

Despite facing criticism and adversity, she remained hard as nails and continued to pursue her artistic vision.

a person or thing that is very annoying or troublesome

My neighbor's loud parties every weekend are a real pain in the neck; I can never get a good night's sleep.

making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable

The silence after his joke fell flat was incredibly awkward.

someone who is likely to succeed because of their ambitiousness or capabilities, particularly in their career or education

She’s a high-flyer in the finance industry.

a person who actively avoids having any interaction with others

He was a loner in school, always sitting by himself during lunch.

someone who is difficult to please or deal with, and is often demanding or critical in their expectations

He’s a tough customer when negotiating prices.