Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Personal Characteristics

treating someone cruelly and violently, especially in a physical or psychological way

rude and disrespectful, often toward authority or elders

taking excessive pride in oneself

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

showing excessive self-satisfaction in one's accomplishments, possessions, or capabilities

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

able to achieve what one wants through sly or underhanded means

exhibiting extreme moral corruption or twisted values, often reflecting profound wickedness

tremendously wicked or evil, just like the Devil

showing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

able to move quickly and easily

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

(of a person) avoiding emotions and taking logic into account when making decisions

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

(of a person) not intelligent and unable to comprehend complicated matters

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

thinking only about oneself, not about other people's needs or desires

highly skilled, proficient, or talented in a particular activity or field

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

enjoying causing trouble or playfully misbehaving, often in a harmless way

failing to respect boundaries, doing something despite having no right in doing so

(of a person) likely to change their mind or feelings in a senseless manner too frequently

stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion

behaving with politeness and respect

showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account

showing kindness and generosity

(of a man or his manners) behaving with courtesy and politeness toward women

lacking depth of character, seriousness, mindful thinking, or real understanding

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

having or showing high moral standards

able to respond or react quickly and cleverly, especially in conversation or situations requiring immediate thought

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing