Describing People

deposition C2+

/ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ The removal of someone from office. M S

ethereal C2+

/ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/ characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy M S

rationalize C2+

/ˈɹæʃənəlaɪz/ remove irrational quantities from M S

go-getter C2+

/ˈɡoʊˌɡɛt.ɚ/ an energetic, enterprising, and ambitious person who acts decisively to achieve success M S

solder C2+

/ˈsɑd.ɚ/ an alloy, usually of lead and tin, used when melted to join two metal surfaces M S

regale C2+

/ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ To please or entertain (someone), especially with stories, tales or jokes. M S

exploitative C2+

/ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/ In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something M S

chucklehead C2+

/ˈtʃʌkl̩ˌhɛd/ informal, disparaging: a stupid, foolish, or clumsy person M S

burnish C2+

/ˈbɝnɪʃ/ to polish and make shiny M S

dyspeptic C2+

/ˌdɪˈspɛptɪk/ A dyspeptic person. M S

ill-natured C2+

/ˌɪlˈneɪtʃɚd/ habitually unkind, irritable, or difficult in temperament M S

detraction C2+

/dɪˈtɹækʃən/ the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation, especially by slander M S

hobbledehoy C2+

/ˈhɑː.bəl.diˌhɔɪ/ an awkward, gawky, or ill-mannered adolescent boy M S

beetle-browed C2+

/ˈbiː.təl.braʊd/ having heavy, bushy, or projecting eyebrows M S

unhesitating C2+

/ʌnˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪŋ/ done quickly and firmly, without hesitation M S

missish C2+

/ˈmɪs.ɪʃ/ dated and usually disapproving: affectedly prim, prudish, or overly proper in a way stereotypically associated with a young unmarried woman M S

mullet-headed C2+

/ˈmʌlɪtˌhɛdɪd/ dated informal, disparaging: foolish, dull-witted, or slow to notice what is happening M S

callipygous C2+

/ˌkæl.ɪˈpɪ.d͡ʒəs/ rare: having shapely or attractively proportioned buttocks M S

ill-kempt C2+

/ˌɪlˈkɛmpt/ untidy, poorly groomed, or disheveled in appearance M S

womanhater C2+

/ˈwʊm.ənˌheɪ.tɚ/ a person who hates, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women; a misogynist M S

conformable C2+

/kənˈfɔɹməbəl/ corresponding in form or character; compliant M S

bland C2+

/blænd/ lacking strong flavour, interest, or distinctive character M S

debase C2+

/dɪˈbeɪs/ to lower in quality, value, character, or dignity M S

reckless C2+

/ˈrɛkləs/ acting without thought for danger or consequences M S

barbarous C2+

/ˈbɑrbərəs/ savagely cruel; uncivilized or coarse M S

ennoble C2+

/ɪˈnoʊbəl/ to give a noble character to; to elevate in dignity or rank M S

aloof C2+

/əˈluːf/ distant or reserved in manner; not friendly or forthcoming M S

demure C2+

/dɪˈmjʊr/ reserved, modest, and shy M S

variant C2+

/ˈvɛriənt/ a form differing from others of the same kind M S

bastardly C2+

/ˈbæstɚdli/ (archaic) base, debased, or of illegitimate or spurious character M S

beneficent C2+

/bəˈnɛfəsənt/ doing or producing good; generous and kindly M S

braveness C2+

/ˈbreɪvnəs/ the quality of being brave; courage M S

charitable C2+

/ˈtʃɛrətəbəl/ generous in giving to those in need; tolerant in judging others M S

diabolical C2+

/ˌdaɪəˈbɑlɪkəl/ extremely wicked or cruel; devilish M S

adroit C2+

/əˈdrɔɪt/ clever and skillful, especially in handling situations M S

captivating C2+

/ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/ capable of attracting and holding interest; charming M S

cocky C2+

/ˈkɑki/ overly self-confident in a brash way M S

industrious C2+

/ɪnˈdʌstriəs/ diligent and hardworking M S

boldness C2+

/ˈboʊldnəs/ the quality of being daring, confident, or fearless M S

brainy C2+

/ˈbreɪni/ intelligent or clever M S

brash C2+

/bræʃ/ self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way M S

contrition C2+

/kənˈtrɪʃən/ sincere remorse or penitence for wrongdoing M S

diabolic C2+

/ˌdaɪəˈbɑlɪk/ characteristic of the devil; fiendishly wicked or cruel M S

dissimilar C2+

/dɪˈsɪmələr/ not alike; different in nature or kind M S

imaginable C2+

/ɪˈmædʒənəbəl/ capable of being conceived or imagined M S

incompetent C2+

/ɪnˈkɑmpətənt/ lacking the skill or ability to do something successfully M S

moldable C2+

/ˈmoʊldəbəl/ capable of being shaped or formed M S

motile C2+

/ˈmoʊtəl/ capable of independent movement M S

munificent C2+

/mjuˈnɪfəsənt/ larger or more generous than is usual or necessary M S

prestidigitation C2+

/ˌprɛstəˌdɪdʒəˈteɪʃən/ skillful sleight of hand; conjuring tricks M S

slumber C2+

/ˈslʌmbɚ/ sleep, especially of a light or peaceful kind M S

alterable C2+

/ˈɔltərəbəl/ capable of being changed or modified M S

artless C2+

/ˈɑrtləs/ free from deceit or guile; naturally simple and sincere M S

audible C2+

/ˈɔdəbəl/ capable of being heard M S

barbaric C2+

/bɑrˈbærɪk/ savagely cruel, primitive, or uncivilized M S

believable C2+

/bɪˈlivəbəl/ capable of being believed; credible M S

bungling C2+

/ˈbʌŋɡlɪŋ/ clumsy and incompetent in action M S

conciliate C2+

/kənˈsɪliˌeɪt/ to win over or pacify by friendly or soothing means M S

disparate C2+

/ˈdɪspərət/ essentially different in kind and not allowing comparison M S

divisible C2+

/dɪˈvɪzəbəl/ capable of being divided, especially without a remainder M S

domineering C2+

/ˌdɑməˈnɪrɪŋ/ asserting one's will over others in an arrogant, controlling way M S

doughty C2+

/ˈdaʊti/ brave and resolute; valiant M S

earnestly C2+

/ˈɝnɪstli/ in a sincere and serious manner M S

facultative C2+

/ˈfækəlˌteɪtɪv/ optional rather than obligatory; capable of but not bound to occur M S

foible C2+

/ˈfɔɪbəl/ a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character M S

hardy C2+

/ˈhɑrdi/ robust and capable of enduring difficult conditions M S

heartfelt C2+

/ˈhɑrtˌfɛlt/ sincere and deeply felt M S

heedless C2+

/ˈhiːdləs/ showing a reckless lack of care or attention M S

humility C2+

/hjuˈmɪlɪti/ a modest or humble view of one's own importance M S

ingeniousness C2+

/ɪnˈdʒinjəsnəs/ the quality of being clever, original, and inventive M S

outgoing C2+

/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/ friendly and sociable; leaving office or departing M S

princely C2+

/ˈprɪnsli/ befitting a prince; generous or lavish in scale M S

repentance C2+

/rɪˈpɛntəns/ sincere regret or remorse for wrongdoing or sin M S

resemblance C2+

/rɪˈzɛmbləns/ the quality of being similar in appearance or character M S

saturnine C2+

/ˈsætərnaɪn/ gloomy, sullen, or grave in temperament or appearance M S

scintillate C2+

/ˈsɪntəleɪt/ to sparkle or flash; to be brilliantly clever or animated M S

sincerely C2+

/sɪnˈsɪrli/ in a genuine, honest, heartfelt manner M S

stalwart C2+

/ˈstɔlwərt/ loyal, reliable, and hard-working; sturdy and resolute M S

sureness C2+

/ˈʃʊrnəs/ the quality of being certain, confident, or reliably accurate M S

tyrannical C2+

/təˈrænɪkəl/ exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, and arbitrary way M S

amity C2+

/ˈæməti/ friendly and peaceful relations M S

approachable C2+

/əˈproʊtʃəbəl/ easy to talk to or to reach; friendly M S

artful C2+

/ˈɑrtfəl/ clever or skillful, often in a cunning or deceptive way M S

assort C2+

/əˈsɔrt/ to arrange or classify into groups according to kind M S

bashful C2+

/ˈbæʃfəl/ shy and easily embarrassed M S

bendable C2+

/ˈbɛndəbəl/ capable of being bent without breaking M S

benignant C2+

/bɪˈnɪɡnənt/ kind and gracious, especially toward inferiors M S

bestial C2+

/ˈbɛstʃəl/ savagely cruel, brutish, or like a beast M S

bighearted C2+

/ˈbɪɡˌhɑrtɪd/ generous, kind, and warmly sympathetic M S

bounty C2+

/ˈbaʊnti/ a reward offered for a task, or generous abundance M S

companionable C2+

/kəmˈpænjənəbəl/ friendly and sociable; pleasant to be with M S

controllable C2+

/kənˈtroʊləbəl/ capable of being managed or directed M S

crafty C2+

/ˈkræfti/ clever at achieving aims by deceit or indirect means M S

dastardly C2+

/ˈdæstɚdli/ wicked and cruel in a cowardly, contemptible way M S

deific C2+

/diˈɪfɪk/ making divine, or having a godlike character M S

despotic C2+

/dɪˈspɑtɪk/ exercising absolute power in a cruel or oppressive way M S