Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Personal Characteristics

Here you will learn some English words about personal characteristics, such as "arrogant", "stubborn", "daring", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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easy-going [adjective]

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

Ex: Despite the chaos at work , he remained easy-going and calm .

arrogant [adjective]

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

Ex: Her arrogant demeanor alienated her from her peers , leaving her with few friends .

courageous [adjective]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

Ex: The young explorer exhibited a courageous spirit as he ventured into the uncharted wilderness in search of new discoveries .

dishonest [adjective]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

Ex: The company suffered financial losses due to the dishonest actions of its executives .

caring [adjective]

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

Ex: He showed his caring side by volunteering at the local soup kitchen every weekend .

charitable [adjective]

willing to give money, time, or resources to help others, especially those less fortunate

Ex: They were charitable enough to sponsor a child 's education abroad .

genuine [adjective]

having an original and authentic nature

Ex: The painting captures the genuine beauty of the countryside .

immoral [adjective]

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

Ex: The politician 's immoral behavior scandalized the public and damaged trust in the government .

thoughtful [adjective]

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

Ex: The elderly man was known for his thoughtful moments on the porch , reminiscing about his youth .

patient [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the delays , she remained patient during her commute , knowing that traffic was out of her control .

stubborn [adjective]

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

Ex: The stubborn child refused to eat their vegetables , even after being told they were good for them .

extrovert [adjective]

enjoying interaction with others

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introvert [adjective]

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

Ex: Alex is an introvert musician , creating beautiful melodies in solitude .

optimistic [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the setbacks , he stayed optimistic that things would improve .

pessimistic [adjective]

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

Ex: He had a pessimistic view of the economy , believing that a recession was imminent .

self-confident [adjective]

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

Ex: Even in difficult situations , he remained self-confident .

affectionate [adjective]

expressing love and care

Ex: She appreciated his affectionate nature , feeling loved and cherished in his presence .

attentive [adjective]

focusing with interest or concentration

Ex: He remained attentive to the details of the contract .

cautious [adjective]

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

Ex: The company took a cautious approach to expansion , thoroughly researching each potential market .

clumsy [adjective]

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

Ex: Her clumsy attempts at dancing drew laughter from the crowd .

daring [adjective]

brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things

Ex: Despite the stormy weather , the daring surfer tackled the huge waves .

eccentric [adjective]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Ex: People found his eccentric ideas both interesting and confusing .

enthusiastic [adjective]

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

Ex: The team 's enthusiastic response to the new strategy boosted morale .

dependable [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite challenges , the dependable employee consistently meets expectations and delivers quality results .

greedy [adjective]

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

Ex: The greedy landlord raised the rent prices without improving the living conditions for tenants .

immature [adjective]

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

Ex: Her immature response to criticism showed a lack of emotional maturity .

good-natured [adjective]

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

Ex: The good-natured teacher always found a way to encourage and uplift her students .

sympathetic [adjective]

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

Ex: The doctor was sympathetic to the patient 's concerns about the upcoming surgery .

tolerant [adjective]

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

Ex: The tolerant coworker listened attentively to their colleague 's ideas , even if they had opposing viewpoints , fostering collaboration and mutual respect .

irritable [adjective]

prone to annoyance or frustration

Ex: The baby 's constant crying made the parents irritable .

honorable [adjective]

morally good and deserving respect

Ex: It is important to be honorable in all dealings with others .

committed [adjective]

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

Ex: His committed advocacy for environmental conservation inspires others to take action and protect the planet .

Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL
Family and Relationships	Stages of Life	Personal Characteristics	Feelings and Emotions
Appearance	Clothing and Fashion	Colors and Shapes	Education
Employment	Language and Grammar	The Human Body	Communication
Travel and Tourism	Transportation	Means of Transportation	The Computer World
Society and Social Issues	Healthcare and Medicine	Medical Examinations and Procedures	Physical Conditions and Injuries
Mental Disorders	Physical Disabilities and Illnesses	Geography	Space
The Environment and Weather	The Animal Kingdom	The Art World	Cinema and Theater
Music	Literature	Broadcasting and Journalism	Food and Restaurant
Diet	Agriculture and Plants	Point of View	Cause and Effect
Certainty and Doubt	Suggestions and Rules	Pride and Prejudice	Houses and Buildings
Hobbies and Games	Shopping	The Economy	The Business World
Success and Failure	Politics	Law and Order	Crime and Punishment
War and Peace	Religion	Biology, Physics, and Chemistry	Mathematics and Measurement
Engineering and Research	Athletics	Time and History