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Term Definition Example
aloof aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant He seemed aloof and uninterested in our conversation.
amiable amiable
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner He was an amiable man, always ready with a smile and a kind word.
apprehensive apprehensive
anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen I'm a little apprehensive about my interview tomorrow.
articulate articulate
having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently She is a highly articulate speaker who can explain complex ideas clearly.
assertive assertive
having or showing a confident and forceful personality You need to be more assertive in meetings if you want your ideas to be heard.
complacent complacent
feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder After winning five games in a row, the team became complacent and lost the final.
conscientious conscientious
feeling a moral responsibility to do your work carefully and to be fair to others A conscientious student will always complete their assignments on time.
cynical cynical
believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity A cynical person might think he only helped for the public recognition.
diligent diligent
having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties The diligent student reviewed his notes every evening.
eloquent eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing The president gave an eloquent speech that moved the entire nation.
extroverted extroverted
(of a person) outgoing, socially confident, and primarily interested in external things Her extroverted personality makes her a natural leader.
gregarious gregarious
(of a person) fond of company; sociable He is a gregarious and outgoing person who loves parties.
impulsive impulsive
acting or done without forethought; on a sudden urge He made an impulsive decision to quit his job and travel the world.
introverted introverted
(of a person) more interested in their own thoughts and feelings than in spending time with other people As an introverted person, she prefers a quiet evening with a book to a loud party.
intuitive intuitive
using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive Her intuitive sense told her that something was wrong.
methodical methodical
done according to a systematic or established form of procedure He has a very methodical approach to solving problems.
meticulous meticulous
paying great attention to every detail; very careful and precise She is a meticulous planner, leaving nothing to chance.
observant observant
quick to notice things An observant detective will spot clues that others miss.
pragmatic pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations His pragmatic approach to the problem helped find a quick solution.
resilient resilient
able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions Children are often more resilient than adults in times of crisis.
resourceful resourceful
skilled at solving problems and making decisions on your own When the power went out, her resourceful thinking helped them cook dinner.
scrupulous scrupulous
(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details The scientist was scrupulous in her note-taking during the experiment.
tactful tactful
having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues It was a tactful response to a very awkward question.
unscrupulous unscrupulous
having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair An unscrupulous salesman might sell you a product you don't actually need.
versatile versatile
able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities She is a versatile actress who is equally brilliant in comedy and drama.