Unit 1 - 1A

Cautious

[ Adjective ]

/kɔ:ʃəs/ or /kaawshēs/

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(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

Creative

[ Adjective ]

/krieɪtɪv/ or /krieitiv/

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making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Cruel

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/kru:əl/ or /krooēl/

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having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

Eccentric

[ Adjective ]

/ɪksɛntrɪk/ or /iksentrik/

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slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Gullible

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/gʌləbəl/ or /galēbēl/

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believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

Industrious

[ Adjective ]

/ɪndʌstriəs/ or /indastriēs/

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hard-working and productive

Insecure

[ Adjective ]

/ɪnsəkjər/ or /insēkyēr/

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(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

Intelligent

[ Adjective ]

/ɪntɛləʤənt/ or /intelējēnt/

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good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Judgmental

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/ʤəʤmɛntəl/ or /jējmentēl/

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tending to criticize or form negative opinions about others without considering their perspective or circumstances

Outgoing

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/aʊtgoʊɪng/ or /awtgowing/

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enjoying other people's company and social interactions

Passionate

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/pæʃənət/ or /pāshēnēt/

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showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

Sociable

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/soʊʃəbəl/ or /sowshēbēl/

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possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

Selfless

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/sɛlfləs/ or /selflēs/

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putting other people's needs before the needs of oneself

Self-satisfied

[ Adjective ]

/sˈɛlfsˈæɾɪsfˌaɪd/

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excessively pleased with oneself or one's accomplishments, often to the point of not feeling the need to improve or change

Shrewd

[ Adjective ]

/ʃru:d/ or /shrood/

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having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

Spontaneous

[ Adjective ]

/spɑnteɪniəs/ or /spɑnteiniēs/

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tending to act on impulse or in the moment

Stingy

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/stɪnʤi/ or /stinji/

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unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

Stubborn

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/stʌbərn/ or /stabērn/

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unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

Sympathetic

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/sɪmpəθɛtɪk/ or /simpēthetik/

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showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

Vain

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/veɪn/ or /vein/

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taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

Easy-going

[ Adjective ]

/ˈiːziɡˈoʊɪŋ/

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calm and not easily worried or annoyed

Hardworking

[ Adjective ]

/hɑ:rdwɜrkɪng/ or /haardwērking/

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(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

Quick-witted

[ Adjective ]

/kwˈɪkwˈɪɾᵻd/

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able to respond or react quickly and cleverly, especially in conversation or situations requiring immediate thought

Self-confident

[ Adjective ]

/ˌsɛɫfˈkɑnfədənt/

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(of a person) having trust in one's abilities and qualities

Well-behaved

[ Adjective ]

/wˈɛlbɪhˈeɪvd/

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behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children