Masulong na Bokabularyo para sa GRE - Mga Katangian at Pag-uugali

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

ambivalent

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

anomalya

mischievous and playful either on purpose or pretending to be so

mapanloko

indicating that something is very likely to succeed in the future

nakalugod

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

magaspang

feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure

nalulumbay

showing no restraint in expressing one's feelings, particularly of love

mapagpahayag

having great taste and the ability to judge something's quality

mapanuri

behaving in an energetic, excited, and lively manner

masigla

excited and happy because something has happened or is going to happen

masaya

relating to something that is created artificially instead of naturally

peke

lacking seriousness and respect on a serious matter in an attempt to appear humorous or clever

walang pakialam

having an unpleasantly proud and arrogant demeanor, displaying a demand for obedience

mapanghamak

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

walang pakialam

stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion

matigas

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

mapagkakatiwalaan

failing to respect boundaries, doing something despite having no right in doing so

mapaghambog

having kept its original state, being clean and in great condition

sariwa

taking place every day and thus considered as an ordinary occurrence

araw-araw

feeling or displaying a great amount of admiration and respect

pagtahod

trying to avoid drawing attention toward one's abilities or oneself, especially due to modesty

mapagpakumbaba

having wisdom and good judgment

maalam

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

okasyunal

taking something or someone's place or position by coming after them

sumusunod

expressing something in a forceful, effective, and clear manner

matalas

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

sangkot

using or having an excessive number of words

mabulak

something that is different from what is expected and normal

paglihis

an unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance

hubris

words or actions that lack meaning, sense, or importance

kawalang-kabuluhan

the usage of abusive, insulting, and rude language when one is extremely angry

pambansang pagsasalita

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

maverick

someone or something regarded as the perfect or ideal model of excellence

halimbawa

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

katapatan

care or worry for a person's well-being

pag-aalala

to reveal something, such as thoughts, feelings, qualities, etc. unintentionally

taksil

to put a stop to someone's feelings of anger

pagtawad

to request something in an annoyingly persistent way

manghimasok

showing sensibility, wisdom, and care when making decisions to minimize risks

maingat

having a lot of energy and enthusiasm

masigla