Describing People
Character, temperament, ability, and the words used to describe people.
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sir
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/sɝ/
a polite way of addressing a man, especially one you do not know or who is older or more important
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stuff
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/stɐf/
Things in general, when you do not say exactly what they are.
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able
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[ˈeɪ̯.bw]
having the power, skill, or chance to do something
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perhaps
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/pɚˈhæps/
Used to say that something is possible but not certain; maybe.
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certainly
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/ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/
Without any doubt; definitely.
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frank
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/ˈfɹæŋk/
Honest and direct, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.
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lovely
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/ˈlʌv.li/
Very beautiful or attractive.
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patient
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/ˈpeɪʃənt/
Able to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed.
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character
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/ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/
A person in a story, film, or play.
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brilliant
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/ˈbɹɪljənt/
Very good; excellent or wonderful.
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brave
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/bɹæɪv/
Showing courage when facing danger, difficulty, or pain.
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familiar
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/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/
Easy to recognize because you have seen, heard, or known it before.
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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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behave
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/bɪˈheɪv/
To act in a particular way.
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confident
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/ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.
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personality
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/ˌpɜɹ.səˈnæ.lə.ti/
The qualities and behaviour that make one person different from another.
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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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manner
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/ˈmænɚ/
The way in which something is done or happens.
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description
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/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/
A piece of writing or speech that says what someone or something is like.
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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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kindly
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/ˈkaɪndli/
In a kind and caring way.
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greet
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/ɡɹiːt/
To welcome someone in a friendly way when you meet them.
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unpleasant
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/ʌnˈplɛzn̩t/
Not enjoyable; making you feel uncomfortable, annoyed, or upset
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colorful
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/ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/
Having bright or many colours.
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uncertain
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/ʌnˈsɜɹ.tən/
Not sure or confident about something.
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dreamer
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/ˈdɹimɚ/
a person who is dreaming while asleep
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informal
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/ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/
Relaxed and friendly, not following strict rules or ceremony.
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chimpanzee
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/tʃɪmˈpænzi/
An intelligent African ape that is one of the closest living relatives of humans.
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