Words for Basic IELTS - Lesson 2

(of a person) able to do things and make decisions independently

not willing to spend money or use something; cheap or stingy

ill-tempered and in a bad mood, tending to sulk

(of a person) tending to follow the social norms, or to accept traditional views

(of a person) working in an organized, careful, and quick way

willing to work with others to reach a shared goal

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

prone to harm or abuse, either emotionally or physically; exposed

hard-working and productive

usually calm and not easily annoyed

(of a person) not willing to follow rules, standards, or norms accepted by society or people in authority

not caring about other people's feelings

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

not pleased or satisfied with something, because it is not as good as we expected; displeased

having a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and showing an exaggerated sense of self-importance

very excited about or interested in someone or something

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

having or showing a negative view of the future and always waiting for something bad to happen

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

characterized by sudden changes of mood, typically with no apparent reason

feeling satisfaction and showing gratitude

being good at doing something that needs skill and care

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

generous and kind; displaying kindness

very smart

(of people) extremely serious with strong feelings and opinions

concerned with money and possessions in an excessive way