Flashcards: Mastering Descriptive Language and Personality Idioms — 20 cards

Named after — definition?

Given the same name as someone or something else.

Live up to my name — meaning?

Behaving in a way that reflects my reputation.

Made a name for myself — meaning?

Became well-known for achievements.

A household name — meaning?

Widely recognized and familiar to many.

Put my name forward — meaning?

Self-nominate for recognition or a position.

Clear her name — meaning?

Prove her innocence or restore reputation.

Going in for — role?

Participating actively in an activity or contest.

Increasingly outlandish — describes?

Becoming more bizarre or extreme over time.

Reach the top of the tree — metaphor?

Achieve highest success or status.

Career-wise — role?

Relates to one's professional life.

Cut and dried — meaning?

Situation or decision that is clear and settled.

Call-backs — context?

Follow-up invitations in auditions or interviews.

Perceptive — trait?

Quickly notices and understands feelings or situations.

Prejudiced — trait?

Unreasonable bias or dislike against a group.

Apathetic — trait?

Lacking interest or willingness to act.

Solitary — trait?

Prefers spending time alone.

Neurotic — trait?

Exhibits anxiety or emotional instability.

Open-minded — trait?

Willing to consider new ideas.

Nintuition — meaning?

Prefers abstract, future-oriented thinking.

Sensing — trait?

Relies on practical, tangible information.