Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - Characteristics and Disposition

behaving in a mean and disrespectful manner with no concern for others

having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

taking risks that are bold and shocking

having an inclusive nature, characterized by openness and acceptance toward different viewpoints or aspects of human experience

useful to each other or enhancing each other's qualities when brought together

believing things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive

showing a polite, dignified, and appropriate manner of behaving

filled with grief and sorrow

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

having a position or quality that is noticeably great and respected

deserving of admiration or approval

existing despite being extremely old

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

lacking proper consideration and foresight, especially when it comes to savings and money

(of beliefs, behaviors, habits, etc.) existing for so long and so deeply rooted that has made changing very difficult

having a humorous and joking manner

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

without any preparation or prior thought

treating someone in a seemingly friendly manner but in reality treating them as if they are below one in importance and intelligence

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

likely to become a reality in the future

impatient to move or progress, especially due to confinement or obstruction from desired movement

consisting of fundamental and basic principles

taking place at precisely the same time

occurring at the exact same speed or time

tending to be reserved and untalkative, in a way that makes one seem unfriendly

having the ability to stay composed and calm in difficult circumstances

generously giving something such as help, money, time, praise, etc.

to react in an angry, aggressive, or defensive manner

to express great regret or sorrow for something

to insult or make fun of someone as if they are stupid or worthless

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

to speak or behave aggressively toward someone and try to force them into doing something

something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

the way of behaving that is considered to be morally and socially correct and acceptable

to complain or show one's dissatisfaction with something