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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL - Personal Characteristics
Here you will learn some English words about personal characteristics, such as "abusive", "base", "cunning", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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abusive
[adjective]
treating someone cruelly and violently, especially in a physical or psychological way
impudent
[adjective]
rude and with a lack of respect towards others, especially the elderly
amicable
[adjective]
(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing
cowardly
[adjective]
in a manner characterized by a lack of bravery, often involving an unwillingness to face danger or difficulty
boastful
[adjective]
showing excessive self-satisfaction in one's accomplishments, possessions, or capabilities
assiduous
[adjective]
working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible
ingenuous
[adjective]
showing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience
rational
[adjective]
(of a person) avoiding emotions and taking logic into account when making decisions
egocentric
[adjective]
thinking only about oneself, not about other people's needs or desires
conscientious
[adjective]
sensing an ethical obligation to do one's duty carefully and to behave justly toward others
presumptuous
[adjective]
failing to respect boundaries, doing something despite having no right in doing so
fickle
[adjective]
(of a person) likely to change their mind or feelings in a senseless manner too frequently
obstinate
[adjective]
stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion
domineering
[adjective]
showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account
gallant
[adjective]
(of a man or his manners) behaving with courtesy and politeness toward women
sophisticated
[adjective]
having a lot of experience and knowledge of the world, fashion, and culture, as well as other issues that are thought to be socially important
neurotic
[adjective]
not behaving in a reasonable, and calm way, either because of being worried about something or because of having a mental illness
quick-witted
[adjective]
characterized by the capability of thinking or responding quickly and effectively
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