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3-Advanced Personality Vocabulary Challenge

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  • The fearless traveler crossed the desert alone. She was ____.
    Intrepid
  • Quick challenge: Which word means respectful submission to another person's judgment?
    Deference
  • Even after a small setback, she stayed cheerful and carefree. Her attitude was ____.
    Blithe
  • He seemed calm and casually unconcerned before the important exam. He was ____.
    Nonchalant
  • Quick challenge: Which word describes a person who is sociable and outgoing?
    Gregarious
  • Before signing the agreement, she carefully considered every risk. She was ____.
    Circumspect
  • Her lively enthusiasm made the whole class excited. She was ____.
    Ebullient
  • The manager changes plans suddenly and unpredictably. His decisions are ____.
    Capricious
  • Quick challenge: Which word means excessive pride, rather than healthy confidence?
    Hubris
  • She enjoys meeting people and makes new friends easily. She is ____.
    Gregarious
  • Quick challenge: Which word means generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival?
    Magnanimous
  • His excessive pride made him ignore useful advice. What noun describes that pride?
    Hubris
  • The host welcomed everyone warmly and politely. He gave us a ____ welcome.
    Cordial
  • The child stubbornly refused to follow the rules or accept authority. The child was ____.
    Recalcitrant
  • The reserved student spoke softly and modestly in the debate. She was ____.
    Demure
  • The assistant praised the boss excessively and agreed with everything. His behavior was ____.
    Obsequious
  • He listened respectfully and yielded to the experienced professor's judgment. He showed ____.
    Deference
  • Although he won, he praised his rival and forgave the insult. He was ____.
    Magnanimous
  • The teacher regularly helps students who cannot afford books. She is kind and generous. Which word describes her?
    Benevolent
  • She accepted the extra task promptly and with cheerful eagerness. She did it with ____.
    Alacrity
  • Although the interview questions were difficult, he answered with calm confidence. He showed ____.
    Aplomb
  • The novel's character dislikes humanity and avoids people. What noun describes this person?
    Misanthrope
  • He insists that his opinion is right and refuses to consider evidence. He is ____.
    Dogmatic