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6A Describing character (p.63)

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  • creativity (n)
    the ability to produce new and valuable ideas
  • stubborn (adj)
    having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do s...
  • intelligent (adj)
    able to learn, think, and understand quickly and easily
  • sociability (n)
    the quality or state of being sociable
  • modest (adj)
    quiet or humble in manner or appearance
  • punctuality (n)
    arriving or doing something at the expected or planned time, being on time
  • pessimistic (adj)
    seeing the worst side of things; no hope
  • flexible (adj)
    able to bend without breaking; able to change or to take in new ideas
  • loyalty (n)
    faithfulness
  • sympathy (n)
    feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
  • shy (adj)
    timid, reserved, easily frightened
  • idealism (n)
    the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically.
  • optimistic (adj)
    hopeful and confident about the future
  • patience (n)
    a willingness to wait for someone or something without complaining
  • serious (adj)
    acting or speaking sincerely and in earnest, rather than in a joking or halfhearted manner.
  • self-confidence (n)
    belief in your worth and abilities as a person
  • optimism (n)
    hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something
  • modesty (n)
    thinking, speaking, acting, and dressing in ways that show respect for ourselves and others
  • generous (adj)
    willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected
  • a desire to succeed or be powerful
    ambition (n)
  • loyal (adj)
    faithful to one's country, a person, or an idea
  • lack self-confidence
    having doubt about your abilities; does not believe in onese
  • patient (adj)
    willing to wait without complaining
  • idealistic (adj)
    believing in the idea of perfection or a perfect world
  • self-confident (adj)
    feeling sure about yourself and your abilities
  • sympathetic (adj)
    feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy
  • pessimism (n)
    a feeling or belief that bad things will happen in the future
  • seriousness (n)
    importance
  • mature (adj)
    having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult
  • thoughtful (adj)
    considerate; having intellectual depth; giving close attention
  • have lots of common sense
    to know what to do instinctively
  • have lots of energy
    energetic
  • shyness (n)
    the tendency of a person to avoid social interaction
  • enthusiasm (n)
    a feeling of excitement
  • happiness, gladness, joy
    cheerfulness (n)
  • be good at communicating
    be able to communicate and explain things well
  • stubbornness (n)
    the quality of being determined to do what you want and refusing to do anything else
  • intelligence (n)
    the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations
  • have physical courage
    to be brave in the face of physical pain, hardship, even death or threat of death
  • have a good sense of humour
    to be able to understand funny things
  • enthusiastic (adj)
    having or showing great excitement and interest
  • creative (adj)
    inventive, imaginative
  • maturity (n)
    the state of being fully grown or developed
  • sociable (adj)
    willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly
  • having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed
    ambitious (adj)
  • cheerful (adj)
    happy
  • realism (n)
    the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
  • have good organisational skills
    well-organised
  • honest (adj)
    telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat, or lie
  • flexibility (n)
    the extent to which a person can cope with changes in circumstances and think about problems and tasks in novel, creative ways.
  • realistic (adj)
    using facts and good sense to evaluate people, things, or situations; concerned with the practical; resembling real life
  • generosity (n)
    the quality of being kind and generous
  • show lots of initiative
    to be able to use your judgement to make decisions and do things without needing to be told what to do
  • honesty (n)
    truthfulness and integrity, being willing to admit mistakes
  • thoughtfulness (n)
    treating people with consideration
  • punctual (adj)
    happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time.