Describing People
Character, temperament, ability, and the words used to describe people.
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patient
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/ˈpeɪʃənt/
Able to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed.
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brave
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/breɪv/
Showing courage when facing danger, difficulty, or pain.
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clever
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/ˈklɛv.ɚ/
Quick to learn and understand things; intelligent.
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rude
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/ɹud/
Not polite; behaving in a way that upsets or offends other people.
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confident
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/ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.
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intelligent
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/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
able to learn, understand, and think clearly; clever.
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lazy
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/ˈleɪzi/
Not willing to work or make an effort.
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creative
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/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/
Having or showing original ideas and imagination.
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polite
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/pəˈlaɪt/
Behaving in a way that shows good manners and respect for others.
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smart
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/smɑɹt/
Intelligent and clever.
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honest
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/ˈɑ.nɪst/
Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying.
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cruel
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/ˈkɹuːəl/
Causing pain or suffering on purpose, without caring; unkind.
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shy
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/ʃaɪ/
Nervous or uncomfortable around other people.
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selfish
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/ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/
caring only about yourself and not about other people
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generous
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/ˈdʒɛnɝəs/
Willing to give money, time, or help freely.
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loyal
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/ˈlɔɪəl/
Always supporting and staying faithful to a person, group, or cause.
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stubborn
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/ˈstʌbɚn/
Refusing to change your mind or do what others want.
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talented
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/ˈtæləntɪd/
Having a natural ability to do something very well.
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diligent
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/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Working hard and carefully, paying attention to detail.
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humble
B2
/ˈhʌmbəl/
Not proud; not thinking that you are better or more important than others.
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arrogant
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/ˈæɹ.ə.ɡənt/
Believing you are better or more important than other people.
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sincere
B2
/sɪnˈsɪɹ/
Honest and truly meaning what you say or do; not pretending.
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excel at
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to perform particularly well in an activity
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cynical
C1
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/
Believing that people act only out of selfishness and expecting the worst of them.
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swagger
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/ˈswæɡɚ/
a conspicuously confident, arrogant, or self-important manner of walking or behaving
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sparky
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/ˈspɑɹki/
Lively, energetic, and quick to show ideas or enthusiasm.
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highbrow
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/ˈhaɪˌbɹaʊ/
Intended for, or showing interest in, highly cultured or intellectual tastes; sometimes used disapprovingly.
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meticulous
C2
/mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/
Giving very careful and precise attention to every detail.
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tenacious
C2
/təˈneɪʃəs/
Determined and refusing to give up.
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nestor
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/ˈnɛstɚ/
literary, also Nestor: a wise older man who is respected as an adviser
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adulator
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/ˈædʒəˌleɪtər/
a person who praises someone excessively, often to gain their favour
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weak-kneed
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/ˌwiːkˈniːd/
informal, disapproving: lacking the courage or determination to maintain a position
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