Oxford Word Skills unit 19
voci unit 19 Oxford Word Skills
voci unit 19 Oxford Word Skills
the formal rules of correct or polite behaviour in society
etiquette
behaviour that is considered polite in particular society or culture
manners
disapprove of sth./sb.
frown on/upon sth./sb.
usually done in a particular place or situation
customary
having bad manners and not showing respect
discorteous
showing polite behaviour towards sb./sth.
respectful
rude in a way that makes sb. upset or annoyed
offensive
moving or pointing towards a higher position
upwards
perfect
impeccable
excellent and done in a way that others should copy
exemplary
rude, often in an amusing way
cheeky
extremely rude and disrespectful
insolent
used to emphasize sth. negative
downright
be upset or offended
be put out
say sth. that offends or upsets sb.
put your foot in it
considered to have the highest social status
upper class
behave in the most polite way you can
be on your best behaviour
object strongly to sth. and be angry about it
take exception to sth.
a few words that give your opinion about sth.
remark/comment
very bad or unacceptable
disgraceful
be offensive ant not at all appropriate
be in poor/bad taste
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the formal rules of correct or polite behaviour in society
etiquette
behaviour that is considered polite in particular society or culture
manners
disapprove of sth./sb.
frown on/upon sth./sb.
usually done in a particular place or situation
customary
having bad manners and not showing respect
discorteous
showing polite behaviour towards sb./sth.
respectful
rude in a way that makes sb. upset or annoyed
offensive
moving or pointing towards a higher position
upwards
perfect
impeccable
excellent and done in a way that others should copy
exemplary
rude, often in an amusing way
cheeky
extremely rude and disrespectful
insolent
used to emphasize sth. negative
downright
be upset or offended
be put out
say sth. that offends or upsets sb.
put your foot in it
considered to have the highest social status
upper class
behave in the most polite way you can
be on your best behaviour
object strongly to sth. and be angry about it
take exception to sth.
a few words that give your opinion about sth.
remark/comment
very bad or unacceptable
disgraceful
be offensive ant not at all appropriate
be in poor/bad taste
