Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Personal Traits & Behaviors

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favorable [adjective]

showing approval or support

Ex: The critics were surprisingly favorable in their remarks .

bad-tempered [adjective]

easily annoyed and quick to anger

Ex: Dealing with his bad-tempered landlord was one of the downsides of renting the apartment .

steady [adjective]

regular and constant for a long period of time

Ex: She maintained a steady pace during the marathon , finishing strong .

confident [adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: She 's a confident speaker , never nervous in front of a crowd .

to disapprove [verb]

to have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something

Ex: Investors might disapprove if the company fails to meet its financial targets .

selfish [adjective]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

Ex: The selfish driver cut off other cars in traffic without a second thought .

sensible [adjective]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

Ex: A sensible leader knows when to take calculated risks .

impatient [adjective]

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

Ex: The kids became impatient after waiting hours for their turn .

willingness [noun]

the quality of being ready or glad to do something when the time comes or if the need arises

Ex: His willingness to take risks led to many successful ventures .

characteristic [noun]

a notable feature or quality that defines or describes something

Ex: Patience is a characteristic that helps in dealing with difficult situations .

disorganized [adjective]

lacking structure and struggling to manage tasks and time efficiently

Ex: His disorganized schedule made it difficult to keep appointments .

enthusiastic [adjective]

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

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

flexible [adjective]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule , accommodating others ’ needs .

witty [adjective]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

Ex: She always has a witty remark ready , making everyone laugh with her clever humor .

educated [adjective]

having received a good education

Ex: Educated individuals are equipped with the tools to analyze information critically and make informed decisions .

irresponsible [adjective]

neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

Ex: She failed to pay her bills on time , demonstrating an irresponsible approach to financial management .

aggressive [adjective]

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

Ex: She felt intimidated by his aggressive behavior during arguments .

bossy [adjective]

constantly telling others what they should do

Ex: While some people appreciate direction , others find her bossy demeanor off-putting .

competitive [adjective]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

Ex: Despite the friendly atmosphere , the competitive gamer was determined to emerge victorious in every match .

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 .

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 .

unreliable [adjective]

not deserving of trust or confidence

Ex: He is considered unreliable by his colleagues .

adventurous [adjective]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

Ex: The adventurous foodie loves to sample exotic cuisines and daring flavor combinations .

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 .

self-confident [adjective]

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

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

sensitive [adjective]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

Ex: She has a sensitive approach when dealing with emotionally charged situations .

loyal [adjective]

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

Ex: Her loyal dedication to the cause inspired others to join the movement and work towards positive change .

identical [adjective]

having exactly the same characteristics

Ex: The two houses on the street are identical , with no distinguishing features .

to resemble [verb]

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

Ex: The painting resembled a famous masterpiece , but with slight differences in color .

similarity [noun]

the state of having characteristics, appearances, qualities, etc. that are very alike but not the same

Ex: His style has a similarity to that of the famous artist .

to take after [verb]

to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

Ex: Both sisters take after their mother in terms of kindness .

to keep on [verb]

to continue an action or state without interruption

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
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