Vocabulary

Even though Jake is brilliant, he comes across as __________ because he never listens to others' opinions.

• eccentric

• approachable
• laid-back

• arrogant
• pushy

I prefer hanging out with Alex because he’s so __________ and never stresses over little things.

• eccentric

• approachable
• laid-back

• arrogant
• pushy

Sarah is so __________ that she gets offended even when someone offers harmless suggestions.

• eccentric

• touchy

• laid-back

• narrow-minded

• pushy

Don’t be so __________! You should be more open to different ideas and perspectives.

• eccentric

• touchy

• laid-back

• narrow-minded

• pushy

1. The salesperson was incredibly __________, constantly pressuring me to buy something I didn’t need.

• eccentric

• touchy

• laid-back

• narrow-minded

• pushy

My cousin is extremely __________ at family gatherings—once she starts talking, it’s hard to get a word in!

• talkative

• touchy

• laid-back

• narrow-minded

• thoughtful

Mark is quite __________ and always goes out of his way to help people without expecting anything in return.

• talkative

• touchy

• laid-back

• narrow-minded

• thoughtful