This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on People, Personality & Behaviour. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
display a marked tendency
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will display a marked tendency.
exercise sound judgement
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will exercise sound judgement.
gruff exterior
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the gruff exterior.
stoop to that level
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will stoop to that level.
play a dirty trick
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will play a dirty trick.
bear a striking resemblance to the behaviour pattern
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will bear a striking resemblance to the behaviour pattern.
see the error of their ways
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will see the error of their ways.
exclusive interview
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the exclusive interview.
live a comfortable life
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will live a comfortable life.
sentimental value
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the sentimental value.
a well-deserved reputation
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured a well-deserved reputation.
pander to the individual's every whim
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will pander to the individual's every whim.
interview in-depth
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will interview in-depth.
blatantly obvious
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the individual was blatantly obvious.
abrasive manner
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the abrasive manner.
bubbly personality
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the participants were bubbly personality.
open hostility
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will open hostility.
thinly disguised
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the individual was thinly disguised.
tell the individual their concerns
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will tell the individual their concerns.
pent-up anger
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the pent-up anger.
go through a midlife crisis
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will go through a midlife crisis.
shoulder the blame
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will shoulder the blame.
personality traits
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the personality traits.
lifelong ambition
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the lifelong ambition.
forthright manner
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the forthright manner.
disorderly behaviour
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the disorderly behaviour.
disruptive influence
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the disruptive influence.
display characteristics
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will display characteristics.
fall into a pattern
In a discussion of personal behaviour, the counsellor will fall into a pattern.
intensely personal
At a discussion of personal behaviour, the personality profile featured the intensely personal.