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

Question 5

bright

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intelligent or clever

Question 6

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

Answer 9

polite and respectful

Question 10

decisive

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able to decide quickly and confidently

Question 11

determined

Answer 11

persistent

Question 12

diplomatic

Answer 12

able to deal with people in difficult situations

Question 13

easy-going

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relaxed and happy

Question 14

exuberant

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full of energy and excitement

Question 15

frank

Answer 15

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

Question 18

inventive

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creative

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modest

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humble

Question 20

pioneering

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early adopters or users

Question 21

placid

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very calm

Question 22

proactive

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someone who makes things happen

Question 23

quick-witted

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able to think quickly; very intelligent

Question 24

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

Question 26

aloof

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unfriendly

Question 27

belligerent

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unfriendly and aggressive

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big-headed

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arrogant, overconfident

Question 29

callous

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not caring about others’ pains or problems

Question 30

cantankerous

Answer 30

often complaining or angry

Question 31

clingy

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needing someone too much

Question 32

cynical

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too pessimistic; believing that good will never happen

Question 33

detached

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showing a lack of feeling

Question 34

dogmatic

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

Question 35

fussy

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hard to please; fastidious

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gullible

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easily persuaded; credulous

Question 37

impulsive

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people who act or react quickly

Question 38

indecisive

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not able to make decisions quickly

Question 39

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

Question 41

obnoxious

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extremely unpleasant that offends people

Question 42

obstinate

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very stubborn; adamant

Question 43

patronizing

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showing people your intelligence; looking down on them

Question 44

possessive

Answer 44

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

Question 47

stingy

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being tight with money

Question 48

tactless

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saying/doing things that upset/annoy people

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touchy

Answer 49

easily touched/offended

Question 50

vain

Answer 50

conceited; obsessed with your self/appearance/achievements