tight-fisted /ˌtaɪt ˈfɪstɪd/ (a): not willing to spend or give much money
=> synonym mean, stingy
pigheaded /ˌpɪɡ ˈhedɪd/ (a): unwilling to change your opinion about something, in a way that other people think is annoying and unreasonable
=> synonym obstinate, stubborn
highly-strung /ˌhaɪli ˈstrʌŋ/ (a): (of a person or an animal) nervous and easily upset
- a sensitive and highly-strung child
- Their new horse is very highly strung.
easy-going /ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ/ (a): relaxed and happy to accept things without worrying or getting angry
- I wish I had such easy-going parents!
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After four hours of walking in the hot summer sun, we were _____________ for a drink.
Students can _________lots of information by attending lectures regularly.
I'd like to ______ this old car for a new model but I can't afford it.
The terrible weather may have _____________ the small population.
If one wants to take part in volunteer organisations such as Green Summer Camp, Green Saturday Movement, Blood Donor, he/she will have to ______ an application form.
Even the most _____________ individuals can be thrown into a mild panic at the prospect of organizing a wedding.
Do you often _____ your intuition and then make a choice based on your feelings?
To attract the waiter’s attention, wait until you _______ and raise you hand slightly.
Vietnamese athletes compete regionally and internationally and ______ high ranks in many sports.