9/ Describing others: personality and character traits Flashcards
impetuous
she is so impetuous; I wish she would consider things before acting.
impulsive
His impulsive generosity led him to give money to anyone who asked for help.
effusive
She always give me such an effusive welcome when I visit her.
excitable
He’s very excitable child, he needs to calm down.
pushy
She’s so pushy, it’s typical of her to demand a pay rise for herself and not care about the rest of us.
self-conscious
Freddie seemed self-conscious and uncomfortable when he had to make the announcement at the party.
well-balanced
The teacher said Maddy was a well-balanced child who got on well at school.
taciturn
He was a bit taciturn when I first met him. He hardly said a word.
sufficient