Core vocabulary set two Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

hysterical

A

(adj.) having excessive and uncontrollable emotion

Ex: When she heard the news, Susan reacted with hysterical sobbing.

(n.) hysteria

Ex: Susan responded with hysteria.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

benevolent

A

(adj.) kind, generous

Ex: Queen Elizabeth was a benevolent ruler, generous and responsive to the needs of her people.

(n.) benevolence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

compassionate

A

(adj.) kind, sympathetic

Ex: Mrs. White was a firm instructor but also compassionate towards her students.

(n.) compassion

Ex: Mrs. White had a lot of compassion for her students.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

empathy

A

(n.) understanding another’s feelings

Ex: Caring and considerate, Liam always expressed deep empathy towards others.

(adj) empathetic

Ex: Liam was empathetic towards others.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

charismatic

A

(adj.) charming

Ex: With his naturally magnetic and charming personality, he was a charismatic leader.

(n.) charisma

Ex: He had charisma.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

engaging

A

(adj.) interesting, charming, attractive

Ex: The students found the hands-on activity more engaging than simply reading a textbook.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

gracious

A

(adj.) charming, generous, polite

Ex: Always a good sport, the losing player was still gracious in defeat

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

courteous

A

(adj.) polite

Ex: The staff was courteous and helpful when asked for advice.

(n.) courtesy

Ex: The staff treated others with courtesy.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

cordial

A

(adj.) polite, friendly

Ex: The president extended a cordial invitation to the Chinese and Korean ambassadors.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

tact

A

(n.) consideration and sensitivity in dealing with others

Ex: Diplomats must display tact when dealing with sensitive issues between nations.

(adj.) tactful

Ex: Diplomats must be tactful.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly