Advanced Adjectives 50

Question 1

adaptable

Answer 1

able to change to successfully deal with problems

Question 2

affable

Answer 2

present, polite and easy to talk to

Question 3

ambitious

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determined to be rich, powerful and successful

Question 4

amicable

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polite and friendly; can manage situations without arguments

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bright

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intelligent or clever

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broad-minded

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having a broad worldview

Question 7

conscientious

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doing things carefully and correctly

Question 8

convivial

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cheerful and friendly

Question 9

courteous

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polite and respectful

Question 10

decisive

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able to decide quickly and confidently

Question 11

determined

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persistent

Question 12

diplomatic

Answer 12

able to deal with people in difficult situations

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easy-going

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relaxed and happy

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exuberant

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full of energy and excitement

Question 15

frank

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honest and direct

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gregarious

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sociable

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intuitive

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able to understand subjectively rather than objectively

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inventive

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creative

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modest

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humble

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pioneering

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early adopters or users

Question 21

placid

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very calm

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proactive

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someone who makes things happen

Question 23

quick-witted

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able to think quickly; very intelligent

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resourceful

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good at problem-solving

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versatile

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able to do many things; multi-skilled

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aloof

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unfriendly

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belligerent

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unfriendly and aggressive

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big-headed

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arrogant, overconfident

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callous

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not caring about others' pains or problems

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cantankerous

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often complaining or angry

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clingy

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needing someone too much

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cynical

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too pessimistic; believing that good will never happen

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detached

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showing a lack of feeling

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dogmatic

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never changing their mind; believing that their opinion is always correct

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fussy

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hard to please; fastidious

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gullible

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easily persuaded; credulous

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impulsive

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people who act or react quickly

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indecisive

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not able to make decisions quickly

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materialistic

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caring about materials/possessions more than anything else

Question 40

narrow-minded

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not willing to listen to other's: narrow worldview

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obnoxious

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extremely unpleasant that offends people

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obstinate

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very stubborn; adamant

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patronizing

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showing people your intelligence; looking down on them

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possessive

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1. demanding all their love and attention 2. not liking to lend/share things

Question 45

resentful

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holding grudges; feeling bitter about something you think is unfair

Question 46

self-centred

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putting yourself first; selfish

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stingy

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being tight with money

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tactless

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saying/doing things that upset/annoy people

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touchy

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easily touched/offended

Question 50

vain

Answer 50

conceited; obsessed with your self/appearance/achievements