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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Social Behaviours

Here, you will learn some English words related to Social Behaviours that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
reticent
[Adjective]

reluctant to speak to others, especially about one's thoughts and emotions

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reactive
[Adjective]

behaving in response to an event or situation

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proactive
[Adjective]

controlling a situation by actively taking steps to manage it, rather than being passive or reactive

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gregarious
[Adjective]

(of people) delighted by the company of others

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ungracious
[Adjective]

lacking in politeness, courtesy, or good manners

Ex: Despite receiving thoughtful gifts , she offered ungracious responses , showing a lack of gratitude .
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domineering
[Adjective]

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

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forthright
[Adjective]

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

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contentious
[Adjective]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

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standoffish
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reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

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backstabbing
[Adjective]

being dishonest and betraying someone behind their back, without them knowing

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indulgent
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having a positive attitude toward someone or something

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philanthropic
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(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

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overindulgent
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excessively allowing oneself or others to have more than is necessary

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