______ can also be used to describe exciting experiences as well as people with strong or insistent personalities.

If someone handles a terrible public embarrassment gracefully and without breaking down, we might compliment her (dignified / smug / intense) manner.

I’d think that you were luring me somewhere quiet for a _____ purpose.

In an election, you'll likely vote for the most ______ candidate because you believe she'll keep her promises.

_______ is an adjective for describing people who are too proud and look down on others.

Did you see the portraits at the exhibit? That general has a reputation as a great leader, but looked almost too confident in that photo. He seemed (arrogant / intellectual).

Is the opposite of modest and unsure.

My favorite show has a psychologist. You can tell by his friendly, open personality that he's really (intense / trustworthy).

__________ is often used to describe intensive reasoning and deep thinking, particularly in relation to subjects that tend to spark deep discussion, such as literature or philosophy.

Did you see that photo of the fashion model? I think of her as being sophisticated, but in that photo, she looked sweet and (smug / innocent).

You may think your fluffy white cat is just an _____, or harmless, little kitty, but she shows no mercy when attacking that toy mouse.

The photographer definitely has a knack for capturing personalities. I loved his shot of the artist who lives alone on a mountain. I thought she looked pretty (eccentric / sympathetic) hiking in that quirky hat and long dress.

You're most likely to encounter the adjective _______ in a description of an unusual or quirky person — like a scatterbrained aunt who leaves her life savings to her cat.