Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Jekyll and Hyde

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

(of a person) unwilling to talk to other people or participate in social events

a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully

the quality of being full of life and energy

having or showing high moral standards

having strength and good mental or physical health

the act of taking excessive pride in one's own achievements or abilities

characteristic of being fearless in the face of danger; especially in a war

not backing off when things are becoming more challenging

being too shy or lacking in self-confidence; often associated with fear of social judgment or making decisions

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

to upset one by saying disrespectful things to them or constantly making fun of them

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

(typically of men) very polite and charming

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

being indirectly offensive; typically through sarcastic or mocking remarks

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

acting in a foolish or unintelligent manner

a ruthless oppressor who has the absolute power of telling people what to do and not to do

showing a strong desire to fight

showing kindness and generosity

friendly and not intended to harm or hurt others

having strong, unreasonable, and unfair opinions or attitudes, especially about a particular race or religion, and refusing to listen to different opinions or ideas

marked by a lack of control or discipline

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

quick and energetic in movement or action

behaving politely with charm and respect; typically used for men

engaging in unethical, harmful, or even illegal planning for a goal at the expense of others

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

behaving with politeness and respect

occupying oneself with sensual pleasure to an extent that is not morally appropriate

using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences

lacking intelligence or sharpness in thinking

showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account

the practice of placing one's own needs and desires above those of others

extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action

filled with lively energy and excitement

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree

something or someone that causes trouble and annoyance