Words related to "Personal Characteristics" | Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL

easy-going

Adjective

/ˈiːziɡˈoʊɪŋ/

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calm and not easily worried or annoyed

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She’s very easy-going and never gets stressed over small problems.

His easy-going nature makes him a great person to travel with.

arrogant

Adjective

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

courageous

Adjective

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ɜ

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eɪ

g

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expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

cowardly

dishonest

Adjective

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not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

honest

caring

Adjective

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showing concern for the well-being of others and being kind and supportive in one's actions and interactions

charitable

Adjective

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kind and generous toward the less fortunate

uncharitable

genuine

Adjective

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ɛ

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n

e

having an original and authentic nature

immoral

Adjective

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acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles

moral

thoughtful

Adjective

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l

thinking deeply about oneself and one's experiences, often resulting in new understandings or realizations

patient

Adjective

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eɪ

t

ʃ

ie

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n

t

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

impatient

stubborn

Adjective

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t

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ʌ

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r

n

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

docile

introvert

Adjective

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ɪ

n

t

r

o

oʊ

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t

quiet and shy and wanting to spend time with oneself instead of with others

optimistic

Adjective

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s

t

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c

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having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

pessimistic

Adjective

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e

ɛ

ss

s

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ə

m

i

ɪ

s

t

i

ɪ

c

k

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

optimistic

self-confident

Adjective

/ˌsɛɫfˈkɑnfədənt/

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

affectionate

Adjective

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ɛ

c

k

t

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expressing love and care

attentive

Adjective

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ə

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ɛ

n

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v

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giving much attention to something or someone with interest

heedless

cautious

Adjective

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k

au

ɔ

t

ʃ

iou

ə

s

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

incautious

clumsy

Adjective

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k

l

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ə

m

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i

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

daring

Adjective

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n

g

brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things

eccentric

Adjective

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ɛ

n

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c

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slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

enthusiastic

Adjective

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n

th

θ

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ia

iæ

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c

k

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

unenthusiastic

dependable

Adjective

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n

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b

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l

e

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

unreliable

greedy

Adjective

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having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power

immature

Adjective

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jʊ

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e

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

mature

good-natured

Adjective

/ɡˈʊdnˈeɪtʃɚd/

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

ill-natured

sympathetic

Adjective

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y

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m

p

a

ə

th

θ

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c

k

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

unsympathetic

tolerant

Adjective

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a

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t

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

intolerant

irritable

Adjective

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ə

t

a

ə

b

ə

l

e

prone to annoyance or frustration

honorable

Adjective

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a

ə

b

l

e

morally good and deserving respect

committed

Adjective

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o

ə

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t

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ɪ

d

willing to give one's energy and time to something because one believes in it

uncommitted

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