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

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

ambivalent, magkahalong damdamin

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

anomalya, hindi karaniwang

mischievous and playful either on purpose or pretending to be so

mapanloko, mischievous

indicating that something is very likely to succeed in the future

nakalugod, masuwerte

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

magaspang, walang modo

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

nalulumbay, nalulumboy

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

mapagpahayag, mapagpakita

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

mapanuri, pili

behaving in an energetic, excited, and lively manner

masigla, masiglang

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

masaya, nagtatagumpay

relating to something that is created artificially instead of naturally

peke, artipisyal

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

walang pakialam, mapaglaro

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

mapanghamak, mapilit

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

walang pakialam, malamig ang ulo

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

matigas, tigas ng ulo

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

mapagkakatiwalaan, traydor

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

mapaghambog, matapobre

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

sariwa, hindi nadumihan

taking place every day and thus considered as an ordinary occurrence

araw-araw, karaniwang

feeling or displaying a great amount of admiration and respect

pagtahod, may paggalang

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

mapagpakumbaba, di nakatuon sa sarili

having wisdom and good judgment

maalam, matalino

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

okasyunal, hindi regular

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

sumusunod, tagapagmana

expressing something in a forceful, effective, and clear manner

matalas, matalim

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

sangkot, laging nandiyan

using or having an excessive number of words

mabulak, mahahabang

something that is different from what is expected and normal

paglihis, paghihirap

an unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance

hubris, sobra-sobrang kayabangan

words or actions that lack meaning, sense, or importance

kawalang-kabuluhan, waalang kabuluhan

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

pambansang pagsasalita, mga insulto

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

maverick, rebelde

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

halimbawa, perpekto

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

katapatan, matapat

care or worry for a person's well-being

pag-aalala, pag-aalaga

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

taksil, ihayag

to put a stop to someone's feelings of anger

pagtawad, pagsasaayos

to request something in an annoyingly persistent way

manghimasok, mangulit

showing sensibility and wisdom, especially in avoiding risks or making decisions

maingat, matalino

having a lot of energy and enthusiasm

masigla, masiglang