CEFR C1 Vocabulary

CEFR C1 Vocabulary - Lesson 9

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Here you will learn some English words about personality, such as "absurd", "brutal", "clumsy", etc. prepared for C1 learners.
able
adjective
having expertise, intelligence, or skills
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absurd
adjective
very illogical, unreasonable, or stupid
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alert
adjective
able to notice things or think quickly
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accomplished
adjective
possessing great skill in a certain field
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articulate
adjective
(of a person) able to express oneself clearly and effectively
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brainy
adjective
very smart
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brutal
adjective
extremely violent and cruel
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competent
adjective
possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well
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argumentative
adjective
(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing
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bad-tempered
adjective
easily annoyed and quick to anger
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cheeky
adjective
behaving in an impolite way that is amusing or offensive
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clumsy
adjective
doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents
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conceited
adjective
taking excessive pride in oneself
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coward
noun
someone who is not brave to do things that other people find unchallenging
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chickenshit
noun
a person who is weak and lacks courage
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eccentric
adjective
behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional
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harsh
adjective
cruel and unkind toward others
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infamous
adjective
famous for doing horrible things
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intolerant
adjective
not open to accept beliefs, opinions, or lifestyles that are unlike one's own
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insensitive
adjective
not caring about other people's feelings
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judgmental
adjective
criticizing people too quickly
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narrow-minded
adjective
not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.
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assertive
adjective
confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner
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attentive
adjective
giving much attention to something or someone with interest
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cautious
adjective
(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes
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affectionate
adjective
expressing love and care
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charitable
adjective
kind and generous toward the less fortunate
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compassionate
adjective
expressing concern or having sympathy for the misfortunes of others
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considerate
adjective
thoughtful of others and their feelings
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courageous
adjective
expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty
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dignified
adjective
displaying calmness and seriousness in a manner that deserves respect
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faithful
adjective
continuing to support or being loyal to a certain person, idea, group, etc.
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frank
adjective
direct and honest in expressing oneself that some people might find it unpleasant
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heroic
adjective
displaying great bravery as that of a hero or heroine
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hospitable
adjective
treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity
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jolly
adjective
cheerful and happy
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duplicitous
adjective
attempting to deceive other people
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just
adjective
fair, reasonable, and morally right
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reluctant
adjective
not welcoming or willing to do something because it is undesirable
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shithead
noun
a person who is annoyingly stupid or unlikeable
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snake
noun
a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain
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butterfingers
noun
someone who keeps dropping things
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dirtbag
noun
a person who is hateful or detested because of their dishonest actions
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freeloader
noun
a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return
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wretch
noun
someone who behaves in an evil or immoral way
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unruly
adjective
not willing to follow rules or instructions
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sassy
adjective
talking or behaving in a way that is rude, disrespectful, or too confident
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scumbag
noun
a person who is seen as untrustworthy or unethical, and who may engage in behavior that is harmful to others
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douchebag
noun
a person who behaves arrogantly, insensitively, or inconsiderately toward others
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weasel
noun
someone who is deceitful, sneaky, or untrustworthy, often characterized by their ability to manipulate situations or information for personal gain
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