Characters

Question 1

Having a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich:

He’s very _ for his children (= he wants them to be successful).

Answer 1

Ambitious

Question 2

Easily annoyed by someone’s mistakes or because you have to wait:
He’s a good teacher, but inclined to be a bit _ with slow learners.

Answer 2

Impatient

Question 3

1) Not interesting or exciting in any way:
She wrote _, respectable articles for the local newspaper.
2) Not clear, bright, or shiny:
The first day of our holiday was _ (=cloudy)

Answer 3

Dull

Question 4

1) Willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected:
a very _ man
2) larger than usual or expected:
a _ slice of cake

Answer 4

Generous

Question 5

1) Happy and positive:
You’re in a _ mood this morning.
2) Used to describe a place or thing that is bright and pleasant and makes you feel positive and happy:
The doctor’s waiting room was bright and _ with yellow walls and curtains.

Answer 5

Cheerful

Question 6

Behaving in an unpleasant way by trying too much to get something or to make someone do something:
a _ salesman

Answer 6

Pushy

Question 7

Tending not to speak much:

He’s a reserved, _ person.

Answer 7

Taciturn

Question 8

Having the habit of talking a lot, especially about things that are not important:
I had talked too much about myself and felt like a _ old fool.

Answer 8

Garrulous

Question 9

Likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions:
He’s so _ - why can’t he think things over before he rushes into them?

Answer 9

Impetuous

Question 10

Friendly and easy to talk to:

Graham’s always very _ - why don’t you talk the problem over with him?

Answer 10

Approachable

Question 11

Unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite what anyone else says:
He can be very _ at times.

Answer 11

Obstinate

Question 12

Too proud of yourself and your actions and abilities:

Without wishing to sound _, I am the best salesperson in the company.

Answer 12

Conceited

Question 13

Unfriendly and seeming to consider yourself better than other people:
She has a rather _ manner.

Answer 13

Haughty

Question 14

Too serious and full of importance:

He’s a _ old pig who’s totally incapable of taking a joke.

Answer 14

Pompous

Question 15

Too willing to believe what you are told and so easily deceived

Answer 15

Credulous; gullible

Question 16

Careful and using a lot of effort:

Leo is very _ in/about his work.

Answer 16

Diligent; conscientious

Question 17

Relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people’s behaviour or things that need to be done:
I’ve never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she’s so _.

Answer 17

Laid-back

Question 18

Not willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or different to your own:
We’re not going to be _: we’re going to look at every possible option.

Answer 18

Closed-minded

Question 19

Someone who is _ often forgets things or does not pay attention to what is happening near them because they are thinking about other things.

Answer 19

Absent-minded

Question 20

Nervous or uncomfortable because you are worried about what people think about you or your actions:
He looked uncomfortable, like a _adolescent.

Answer 20

Self-conscious

Question 21

Having the ability to stay calm and think clearly in difficult situations

Answer 21

Cool-headed

Question 22

A person who is not sincere

Answer 22

Two-faced

Question 23

If someone is _, they are difficult to control and do not behave in the way that is expected:
Her teachers regard her as a _, trouble-making girl.

Answer 23

Rebellious

Question 24

Not confident enough to deal with a situation:

Maddie’s a real expert on art, so I feel completely _ whenever I talk to her about it.

Answer 24

Inadequate

Question 25

Expressing welcome, approval, or pleasure in a way that shows very strong feeling:
They gave us such an _ welcome it was quite embarrassing.

Answer 25

Effusive

Question 26

Not friendly or willing to take part in things:

She seemed rather _ when in fact she was just shy.

Answer 26

Aloof

Question 27

Showing that someone does not like someone or something and thinks that they do not deserve interest or respect:
He is openly _ of journalists who question him.

Answer 27

Disdainful

Question 28

Showing unreasonable support for an opinion or plan of action and refusing to change or listen to different opinions

Answer 28

Pigheaded