CEFR C2 Vocabulary - Social and Moral Behaviors
Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Social and Moral Behaviors, collected specifically for level C2 learners.
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reticent
[adjective]
reluctant to speak to others, especially about one's thoughts and emotions
proactive
[adjective]
controlling a situation by actively taking steps to manage it, rather than being passive or reactive
proactive
[adjective]
controlling a situation by actively taking steps to manage it, rather than being passive or reactive
domineering
[adjective]
showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account
standoffish
[adjective]
reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness
philanthropic
[adjective]
(of a person or organization) using a great portion of their income in order to provide social useful services
backstabbing
[adjective]
being dishonest and betraying someone behind their back, without them knowing
entitled
[adjective]
believing that one deserves special privileges or treatment without necessarily earning or deserving them
hypocritical
[adjective]
acting in a way that is different from what one claims to believe or value
unscrupulous
[adjective]
having no moral principles and willing to do anything to achieve one's goals
malevolent
[adjective]
having or showing a strong desire to harm others with evil intentions
heinous
[adjective]
extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends
treacherous
[adjective]
inclined to deceive or betray others for personal gain or advantage
overindulgent
[adjective]
excessively allowing oneself or others to have more than is necessary
eloquent
[adjective]
able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner
reticence
[noun]
the quality of being reserved, quiet, or restrained in one's communication with others
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