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able ·adjective (CLEVER)

Definition: clever or good at doing something Level: C2

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abrupt ·adjective (RUDE)

Definition: dealing with people in a quick way that is unfriendly or rude Level: C2

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academic ·adjective (CLEVER)

Definition: clever and good at studying Level: C2

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affectionate ·adjective

Definition: showing that you like or love someone Level: C2

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alcoholic ·adjective (PERSON)

Definition: regularly drinking too much alcohol and unable to stop the habit Level: C2

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animated ·adjective (EXCITEMENT)

Definition: showing a lot of interest and excitement Level: C2

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apologetic ·adjective

Definition: showing or saying that you are sorry about something Level: C2

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artificial ·adjective (NOT SINCERE)

Definition: not sincere Level: C2

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assertive ·adjective

Definition: behaving or speaking in a strong, confident way Level: C2

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assurance ·noun (CONFIDENCE)

Definition: confidence Level: C2

b

blank ·adjective (NO FEELING)

Definition: showing no feeling or understanding Level: C2

b

blunt ·adjective (RUDE)

Definition: saying exactly what you think without caring about people's feelings Level: C2

c

characteristic ·adjective

Definition: typical of someone or something Level: C2

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charisma ·noun

Definition: a natural power which some people have to influence or attract people Level: C2

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charismatic ·adjective

Definition: having a natural power to influence and attract people Level: C2

c

cheerfulness ·noun

Definition: the state of being happy or bright and pleasant to look at Level: C2

c

clinical ·adjective (NO EMOTION)

Definition: only considering facts and not influenced by feelings or emotions Level: C2

c

closed ·adjective (NOT ACCEPTING IDEAS)

Definition: not wanting to accept new ideas, people, customs, etc. Level: C2

c

coldness ·noun (CHARACTER)

Definition: when someone is unfriendly or does not show their feelings Level: C2

c

committed ·adjective

Definition: loyal and willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in Level: C2

c

compatible ·adjective (PEOPLE)

Definition: If people are compatible, they like each other and are happy to spend time together. Level: C2

c

conceited ·adjective

Definition: too proud of yourself and your actions Level: C2

c

consider ·verb (THINK OF OTHERS)

Definition: to care about or respect other people or their feelings or wishes Level: C2

c

contempt ·noun

Definition: a strong feeling that you do not respect someone or something Level: C2

c

cool ·adjective (UNFRIENDLY)

Definition: unfriendly Level: C2

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coolness ·noun (CALM)

Definition: the quality of being calm Level: C2

c

coolness ·noun (UNFRIENDLY)

Definition: the quality of being unfriendly Level: C2

c

courteous ·adjective

Definition: polite and showing respect Level: C2

c

cynical ·adjective

Definition: believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere Level: C2

d

defensive ·adjective

Definition: quick to protect yourself from being criticized Level: C2

d

detached ·adjective (NOT EMOTIONAL)

Definition: If someone is detached, they do not feel involved with someone or emotional about something. Level: C2

d

dignified ·adjective

Definition: calm, serious, and behaving in a way that makes people respect you Level: C2

d

dignity ·noun

Definition: calm and serious behaviour that makes people respect you Level: C2

d

diplomacy ·noun (PEOPLE)

Definition: skill in dealing with people well and not upsetting them Level: C2

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diplomatic ·adjective (PEOPLE)

Definition: good at dealing with people without upsetting them Level: C2

d

diplomatically ·adverb

Definition: in a way that deals well with people without upsetting them Level: C2

d

discomfort ·noun (PAIN)

Definition: slight pain Level: C2

d

disgust ·noun

Definition: a very strong feeling of dislike or disapproval Level: C2

d

disposition ·noun

Definition: the type of character someone has Level: C2

d

disrespectful ·adjective

Definition: being rude and not showing any respect Level: C2

d

dominant ·adjective (STRONG)

Definition: strongest and wanting to take control Level: C2

e

eccentric ·adjective

Definition: behaving in a strange and unusual way Level: C2

e

elated ·adjective

Definition: extremely happy and excited Level: C2

e

eminent ·adjective

Definition: famous, respected, or important Level: C2

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empathy ·noun

Definition: the ability to imagine what it must be like to be in someone's situation Level: C2

e

expressive ·adjective

Definition: showing your feelings Level: C2

f

fake ·noun (PERSON)

Definition: someone who pretends to have particular skills or qualities so that they can deceive people or get their admiration Level: C2

f

fanatic ·noun

Definition: someone whose interest in something or enthusiasm for something is extreme Level: C2

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fearful ·adjective

Definition: frightened or worried Level: C2

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fearless ·adjective

Definition: not frightened of anything Level: C2

f

firm ·adjective (STRICT)

Definition: strict and making certain that people do what you want Level: C2

f

forceful ·adjective

Definition: expressing opinions strongly and demanding attention or action Level: C2

f

formidable ·adjective (POWERFUL)

Definition: strong, powerful, and a bit frightening Level: C2

f

fragile ·adjective (PERSON)

Definition: physically or emotionally weak Level: C2

f

frown ·verb (SHOW ANGER)

Definition: to make your face show that you are annoyed or worried by moving your eyebrows Level: C2

f

fulfilment ·noun (PLEASURE)

Definition: a feeling of pleasure because you are receiving or achieving what you want Level: C2

f

fury ·noun

Definition: extreme anger Level: C2

f

fussy ·adjective (CAREFUL)

Definition: too careful about unimportant details Level: C2

f

fussy ·adjective (NOT LIKING)

Definition: only liking particular things and very difficult to please Level: C2

g

graceful ·adjective (POLITE)

Definition: behaving in a polite and pleasant way Level: C2

g

grim ·adjective (SERIOUS)

Definition: sad and serious Level: C2

h

hostility ·noun

Definition: unfriendly, angry behaviour that shows that you dislike someone Level: C2

h

humanity ·noun (KINDNESS)

Definition: kindness and sympathy towards others Level: C2

h

humble ·adjective (NOT PROUD)

Definition: not proud or not believing that you are important Level: C2

h

humility ·noun

Definition: the quality of not being proud or not thinking that you are better than other people Level: C2

h

humour ·noun (MOOD)

Definition: the way you are feeling, or your mood Level: C2

h

hypocrisy ·noun

Definition: when someone pretends to believe something that they do not really believe or that is the opposite of what they do or say at another time Level: C2

h

hypocritical ·adjective

Definition: Hypocritical people pretend to believe things that they do not really believe or that are the opposite of what they do or say at another time. Level: C2

i

icily ·adverb

Definition: in an unfriendly way or without showing any emotion Level: C2

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idle ·adjective (LAZY)

Definition: lazy and not willing to work Level: C2

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ignorance ·noun

Definition: when someone does not have enough knowledge, understanding, or information about something Level: C2

i

immature ·adjective

Definition: not behaving in a way which is as wise and calm as people expect from someone your age Level: C2

i

immune ·adjective

Definition: not affected by a particular type of behaviour or emotion Level: C2

i

impatience ·noun

Definition: when someone is impatient Level: C2

i

impulsive ·adjective

Definition: Impulsive people do things suddenly, without planning or thinking carefully, but because they want to. Level: C2

i

inconsiderate ·adjective

Definition: not caring about other people's situations or the way they feel Level: C2

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industrious ·adjective

Definition: Industrious people work hard. Level: C2

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inhuman ·adjective

Definition: extremely cruel Level: C2

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innate ·adjective

Definition: An innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned. Level: C2

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innocence ·noun (NOT EXPERIENCED)

Definition: when someone does not have much experience of life and does not know about the bad things that happen Level: C2

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integrity ·noun

Definition: honesty and the ability to do or know what is morally right Level: C2

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intellectual ·adjective (INTERESTED IN IDEAS)

Definition: interested in learning and in thinking about complicated ideas Level: C2

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intellectual ·noun

Definition: someone who enjoys studying and thinking about complicated ideas Level: C2

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intellectually ·adverb

Definition: in a way that relates to your ability to think and to understand things Level: C2

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intense ·adjective (SERIOUS)

Definition: Intense people are very serious, and usually have strong emotions or opinions. Level: C2

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intensely ·adverb (SERIOUSLY)

Definition: with strong, serious emotions Level: C2

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intolerance ·noun

Definition: when someone is intolerant Level: C2

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intolerant ·adjective

Definition: refusing to accept any opinions, beliefs, customs, etc., that are different from your own Level: C2

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introvert ·noun

Definition: someone who is quiet and shy and prefers to be alone Level: C2

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irrational ·adjective

Definition: Irrational feelings and actions are based on your emotions and not on good reasons. Level: C2

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irritable ·adjective

Definition: becoming annoyed very easily Level: C2

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irritation ·noun

Definition: the feeling of being annoyed, or something that makes you annoyed Level: C2

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laid-back ·adjective

Definition: very relaxed and not seeming worried about anything, or causing people to feel this way Level: C2

m

malicious ·adjective

Definition: intended to harm or upset someone Level: C2

m

master ·noun (SKILLED PERSON)

Definition: someone who does something very well Level: C2

m

materialist ·noun

Definition: a person who thinks that having money and possessions is the most important thing in life Level: C2

m

mechanical ·adjective (BEHAVIOUR)

Definition: If you do something in a mechanical way, you do it without emotion or without thinking about it. Level: C2

m

merciless ·adjective

Definition: cruel, or showing no kindness Level: C2

m

mercy ·noun (KINDNESS)

Definition: kindness that makes you forgive someone, usually someone that you have authority over Level: C2

m

monster ·noun (PERSON)

Definition: a cruel and frightening person Level: C2

n

naturally ·adverb (FROM BIRTH)

Definition: having been born with a characteristic Level: C2

n

nerve ·noun (RUDENESS)

Definition: the rudeness necessary to do something you know will upset someone Level: C2

n

nerve ·noun (BEING BRAVE)

Definition: the quality of being brave Level: C2

n

nosy ·adjective

Definition: always trying to find out private things about other people Level: C2

o

observant ·adjective

Definition: good or quick at noticing things Level: C2

o

obsessive ·adjective

Definition: thinking too much about something, or doing something too much Level: C2

o

open ·adjective (HONEST)

Definition: An open person is honest and does not hide their feelings. Level: C2

o

openness ·noun

Definition: when someone is honest about their thoughts and feelings Level: C2

o

optimism ·noun

Definition: when you believe good things will happen Level: C2

o

orientation ·noun (BELIEFS)

Definition: the type of beliefs that a person has Level: C2

o

outrage ·noun (FEELING)

Definition: a strong feeling of anger or shock Level: C2

o

outrage ·noun (THING CAUSING SHOCK)

Definition: something that causes great anger or shock Level: C2

p

perceptive ·adjective

Definition: quick to notice or understand things Level: C2

p

persistent ·adjective

Definition: continuing to do something in a determined way Level: C2

p

philosophical ·adjective (CALM)

Definition: accepting unpleasant situations in a calm and wise way Level: C2

p

practical ·adjective (GOOD AT PLANNING)

Definition: Someone who is practical is good at planning things, making sensible decisions and dealing with problems. Level: C2

p

pushy ·adjective

Definition: behaving in an unpleasant way by trying too much to get something or to make someone do something Level: C2

q

qualification ·noun (SKILLS)

Definition: a skill, quality, etc. that you need in order to be able to do something, especially a job Level: C2

r

receptive ·adjective

Definition: willing to think about and accept new ideas Level: C2

r

reflection ·noun (THOUGHT)

Definition: when you think in a serious and careful way Level: C2

r

resent ·verb

Definition: to feel angry and upset about a situation or about something that someone has done Level: C2

r

resentment ·noun

Definition: a feeling of anger about a situation that you think is unfair Level: C2

r

reserved ·adjective

Definition: describes people who keep their feelings or thoughts private rather than showing them Level: C2

r

resignation ·noun (ACCEPT)

Definition: when you accept something that you do not like because you cannot easily change it Level: C2

r

resilience ·noun

Definition: the quality of being resilient Level: C2

r

resolve ·noun

Definition: when you are very determined to do something Level: C2

r

resourceful ·adjective

Definition: good at finding ways to solve problems Level: C2

r

respectfully ·adverb

Definition: in a respectful way Level: C2

r

restless ·adjective (NOT SATISFIED)

Definition: not satisfied with what you are doing now and wanting something new Level: C2

r

restraint ·noun

Definition: calm and controlled behaviour Level: C2

r

ruthless ·adjective

Definition: not caring if you hurt or upset other people when you try to get what you want Level: C2

s

sarcastic ·adjective

Definition: using sarcasm Level: C2

s

sceptical ·adjective

Definition: doubting that something is true or useful Level: C2

s

security ·noun (CONFIDENCE)

Definition: confidence about yourself and the situation that you are in Level: C2

s

self-assurance ·noun

Definition: the quality of being confident about yourself Level: C2

s

self-assured ·adjective

Definition: confident about yourself Level: C2

s

self-awareness ·noun

Definition: good knowledge and judgment about yourself Level: C2

s

self-control ·noun

Definition: the ability to control your emotions and actions although you are very angry, upset, etc. Level: C2

s

self-discipline ·noun

Definition: the ability to make yourself do things that you do not want to do Level: C2

s

self-reliance ·noun

Definition: the quality of not needing help and support from other people Level: C2

s

self-reliant ·adjective

Definition: able to do things yourself without depending on other people Level: C2

s

self-respect ·noun

Definition: the feeling of pride in yourself and your character Level: C2

s

sense ·verb

Definition: to feel or experience something without being able to explain exactly how Level: C2

s

sensibility ·noun

Definition: someone's feelings, or the ability to understand what other people feel Level: C2

s

sentimental ·adjective (FEELING)

Definition: showing kind feelings such as sympathy, love, etc., especially in a silly way Level: C2

s

serene ·adjective

Definition: calm and quiet Level: C2

s

serenity ·noun

Definition: a feeling of being calm and happy Level: C2

s

shallow ·adjective (NOT SERIOUS)

Definition: not showing any interest in serious ideas Level: C2

s

shattered ·adjective (UPSET)

Definition: very upset Level: C2

s

short-sighted ·adjective (THINKING)

Definition: not thinking enough about how an action will affect the future Level: C2

s

shrewd ·adjective

Definition: good at judging situations and making decisions which give you an advantage Level: C2

s

sick ·adjective (CRUEL)

Definition: cruel and unpleasant Level: C2

s

sincerity ·noun

Definition: the quality of being sincere Level: C2

s

snob ·noun

Definition: someone who thinks they are better than other people because they are in a higher social position Level: C2

s

snobbish ·adjective

Definition: like a snob Level: C2

s

sober ·adjective (SERIOUS)

Definition: Someone who is sober is serious and thinks a lot. Level: C2

s

sorrow ·noun

Definition: when someone feels very sad Level: C2

s

spite ·noun (FEELING)

Definition: a feeling of anger towards someone which makes you want to hurt or upset them Level: C2

s

standard ·noun (BEHAVIOUR)

Definition: a level of behaviour, especially a level that is acceptable Level: C2

s

stereotypical ·adjective

Definition: having the qualities that you would expect a particular kind of person to have Level: C2

s

stern ·adjective

Definition: very serious and without any humour Level: C2

s

stiff ·adjective (FORMAL)

Definition: behaving in a way that is formal and not relaxed Level: C2

s

stubbornness ·noun

Definition: the quality of being stubborn Level: C2

s

stunned ·adjective

Definition: very surprised and shocked Level: C2

s

stupidity ·noun

Definition: the state of being silly or unwise Level: C2

s

superficial ·adjective (NOT SERIOUS)

Definition: If someone is superficial, they never think about things that are serious or important. Level: C2

s

superior ·adjective (OPINION)

Definition: thinking that you are better than other people Level: C2

s

superiority ·noun (OPINION)

Definition: when you think that you are better than other people Level: C2

t

tact ·noun

Definition: the ability to talk to people about difficult subjects without upsetting them Level: C2

t

tactful ·adjective

Definition: careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone Level: C2

t

tactless ·adjective

Definition: not careful about saying or doing something that could upset someone Level: C2

t

tender ·adjective (GENTLE)

Definition: kind and gentle Level: C2

t

tenderness ·noun

Definition: the quality of being kind and gentle Level: C2

t

thoughtless ·adjective

Definition: not considering how your actions and words might upset someone else Level: C2

t

timid ·adjective

Definition: shy and easily frightened Level: C2

t

tire ·verb (BECOME TIRED)

Definition: to become tired or to make someone become tired Level: C2

t

tolerance ·noun

Definition: willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs which are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them Level: C2

t

toughness ·noun

Definition: the quality or state of being tough Level: C2

t

tragically ·adverb

Definition: in a way that is very sad Level: C2

t

trait ·noun

Definition: a quality, good or bad, in someone's character Level: C2

t

triumph ·noun (FEELING)

Definition: the feeling of happiness that you have when you win something or succeed Level: C2

t

true ·adjective (SINCERE)

Definition: sincere or loyal, and likely to continue to be so even in a difficult situation Level: C2

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unethical ·adjective

Definition: morally bad Level: C2

u

unscrupulous ·adjective

Definition: behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want Level: C2

u

unwise ·adjective

Definition: stupid and likely to cause problems Level: C2

v

vain ·adjective (APPEARANCE)

Definition: too interested in your own appearance and thinking you are very attractive Level: C2

v

vanity ·noun

Definition: when someone thinks they are very attractive and is too interested in their own appearance Level: C2

v

versatile ·adjective (PERSON)

Definition: having many different skills Level: C2

v

vitality ·noun

Definition: energy and strength Level: C2

v

vivacious ·adjective

Definition: A vivacious person, especially a woman, is full of energy and enthusiasm. Level: C2

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wary ·adjective

Definition: If you are wary of someone or something, you do not trust them completely. Level: C2

w

wicked ·adjective

Definition: extremely bad and morally wrong Level: C2

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willing ·adjective (WANTING)

Definition: wanting to do something Level: C2

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willpower ·noun

Definition: the ability to make yourself do difficult things or to stop yourself from doing enjoyable things that are bad for you Level: C2

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withdrawn ·adjective

Definition: quiet and not talking to other people Level: C2