Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Friendliness & Good Nature

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
affable [adjective]

easy to approach, and pleasant to talk to

Ex: The host was affable , greeting each guest with a warm smile and engaging conversation .
amiable [adjective]

showing or having a likable and friendly personality

Ex: Despite the stressful situation , he remained amiable and kept everyone calm .
amicable [adjective]

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies were conducted in an amicable atmosphere , leading to a mutually beneficial agreement .
amity [noun]

pleasant, friendly, and peaceful relations between individuals or nations

Ex: The festival was a celebration of amity , bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to enjoy the festivities .

a feeling of mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

Ex: Their shared struggles built a deep sense of camaraderie .
convivial [adjective]

having a friendly, warm, or inviting manner or mood

Ex: A convivial dinner brought the old friends back together .

a warm, cheerful, and friendly manner that makes others feel comfortable and welcome

Ex: The room was filled with laughter and geniality .
gregarious [adjective]

(of people) delighted by the company of others

Ex: The gregarious host made sure everyone felt welcome at the party , creating a warm and inviting atmosphere .
jocose [adjective]

characterized by a playful, humorous, or jesting manner

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coquettish [adjective]

behaving in a playful, flirtatious way intended to attract attention or admiration

Ex: The actress played a coquettish character in the romantic comedy .
puckish [adjective]

playfully mischievous in a teasing or slightly troublesome way

Ex: She made a puckish remark that caught him off guard .
rambunctious [adjective]

loud, energetic, and hard to control, often in a playful or wild way

Ex: The party grew more rambunctious as the night went on .
benign [adjective]

friendly and not intended to harm or hurt others

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jocular [adverb]

in a humorous or playful manner

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jaunty [adjective]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

Ex: They danced to the jaunty rhythm of the band .
comity [noun]

a condition of mutual respect, courtesy, and harmonious relations between people or groups

Ex: The two countries maintained comity despite political differences .
chortle [noun]

a muffled or partly suppressed laugh, usually expressing mild amusement

Ex: She tried to hide her chortle behind a cough .

to entertain with stories or performances

Ex: He regaled his guests with a musical performance on the piano .

to gesture with a motion of the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

Ex: Yesterday , the guide enthusiastically beckoned the tourists to follow him to the next point of interest .
Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
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Treatments & Remedies The Body & Its State Criticism & Censure Sadness, Regret & Apathy
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Weakening & Decline Confusion & Obscurity Connection & Joining Warfare
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Creation & Causation Argument & Disparagement Agriculture & Food Unconventional States
Family & Marriage Dwelling & Inhabiting Scent & Flavor Conceptual Extremes
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