Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Personal Characteristics

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

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

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

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

kind and generous toward the less fortunate

(of people or actions) displaying honesty or sincerity

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

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

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

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

confident and energetic and wanting to spend time with others

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

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

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

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

expressing love and care

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

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

brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

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

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

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

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

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

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

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

prone to annoyance or frustration

morally good and deserving respect

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