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Intelligence types

Interpersonal /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənəl/ adj Relating to or involving interactions between people. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for a
successful career in sales.

Intrapersonal /ˌɪntrəˈpɜːsənəl/ Relating to or occurring within an individual. Intrapersonal reflection is essential for personal
adj growth.
Kinaesthetic learners prefer hands-on activities
Kinaesthetic /ˌkɪniˈsθetɪk/ adj Relating to the sense of physical movement and touch.
to understand concepts better.

Linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj Relating to language and its use. Her linguistic abilities allowed her to excel in
foreign language classes.
His logical approach to problem-solving made
Logical /ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj Based on reason, sound judgment, or rational thinking.
him a valuable asset to the team.

Mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ adj Relating to mathematics and mathematical concepts. The mathematical skills required for this job are
quite advanced.

Musical /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/ adj Relating to music and the appreciation or creation of it. Her musical talent shines through when she
plays the piano.
Naturalistic intelligence is important for careers
Naturalistic /ˌnætʃəˈrælɪstɪk/ adj Relating to an understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
in environmental science.

Pedagogical /ˌpedəˈɡɒdʒɪkəl/ adj Relating to the methods and practices of teaching. Her pedagogical approach to educating young
children is highly effective.

Spatial /ˈspeɪʃəl/ adj Relating to the perception of space and the arrangement of objects. Spatial skills are crucial for architects and
designers.
Personality adjectives
Active /ˈæktɪv/ adj Engaged in physical or mental activity. She's an active participant in various sports.
Caring /ˈkɛərɪŋ/ adj Showing concern and compassion for others. Her caring nature makes her an excellent nurse.
His cheerful demeanour brightens everyone's
Cheerful /ˈʧɪərfʊl/ adj Joyful and optimistic in attitude.
day.
Creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/ adj Having the ability to produce original ideas. The artist's creative work is widely admired.
Energetic /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ adj Full of vitality and enthusiasm. She's always so energetic, even in the morning.
Impulsive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ adj Acting on a sudden urge or instinct. His impulsive decision to travel led to adventure.

Intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ adj Understanding or perceiving without reasoning. Her intuitive sense of empathy helps others feel
heard.
John is a reliable employee who always meets
Reliable /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ adj Able to be depended on or trusted.
deadlines.
Sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adj Easily affected by emotions or external factors. His sensitive nature makes him a great listener.
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Sincere /sɪnˈsɪə/ adj Genuine and truthful in feelings or expressions. Her sincere apology was deeply appreciated.

Trustworthy /ˈtrʌstˌwɜːrði/ adj Worthy of confidence and trust. Sarah is a trustworthy friend who keeps her
promises.
Multi-word verbs
I need a mechanic whenever my car breaks
Break down /breɪk daʊn/ v To separate into smaller parts, analyze, or cease functioning.
down.

Catch on /kætʃ ɒn/ v To understand or become popular. It may take time for the idea of self-love to catch
on with some people.

Come across as /kʌm əˈkrɒs əz/ v To give the impression of being a certain way. Her introspective nature can come across as
reserved to others.

Come up /kʌm ʌp/ v To arise or appear, often in the context of a topic or problem. The topic of self-awareness often comes up in
therapy sessions.
Do away with /duː əˈweɪ wɪð Let's do away with any negative self-perceptions
v To eliminate or get rid of something.
something ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ and focus on growth.
/ɡɛt ˈɪntuː Many people get into journaling as a means of
Get into something v To become involved or interested in something.
ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ self-expression.
Put something /pʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ She put forward her personal development plan
v To suggest or propose an idea or plan.
forward ˈfɔːwəd/ at the meeting.

Put someone off /pʊt ˈsʌmwan ɒf/ v To discourage or cause someone to lose interest. Negative self-talk can put you off pursuing your
goals.

Rush into something /rʌʃ ˈɪntuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ v To act hastily without careful consideration. When making personal decisions, it's best not to
rush into anything.
/teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn His profound self-realization took everyone
Take someone aback v To surprise or shock someone.
əˈbæk/ aback.
Verb collocations

Catch up with /kætʃ ʌp wɪð/ v To reach the same level of progress as someone else. After missing several classes, she needed to
catch up with her studies.
The colorful artwork in the gallery caught her eye
Catch your eye /kætʃ jɔːr aɪ/ v To attract your attention or interest.
immediately.

Make a point of /meɪk ə pɔɪnt ɒv/ v To make a deliberate effort to do something. She makes a point of practicing mindfulness
every morning.
Despite the low-paying job, he manages to make
Make ends meet /meɪk ɛndz miːt/ v To have enough income to cover basic expenses.
ends meet.
Make up with /meɪk ʌp wɪð/ v To reconcile or reestablish a positive relationship. After their argument, they decided to make up
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with each other.
/rʌn ˈɪntuː They ran into problems when the project's
Run into problems v To encounter difficulties or obstacles unexpectedly.
ˈprɒbləmz/ budge was cut.
Don't rush; take your time to complete the task
Take your time /teɪk jɔːr taɪm/ v To proceed at a relaxed and unhurried pace.
thoroughly.
Take things as they /teɪk ˈθɪŋz əz ðeɪ His ability to take things as they come helps him
v To accept events or situations without trying to control them.
come ʌm/ stay calm under pressure.