Lingo

Human Characteristics

30 Words

15m

curious
1.
cu
rious
Adjective

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

She's so curious; she always asks questions and loves to explore new topics.

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brave
2.
brave
Adjective

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

Despite the danger, he remained brave and rescued the injured hiker from the mountain.

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silly
3.
si
lly
Adjective

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

She acted silly during the meeting, making everyone laugh.

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proud
4.
proud
Adjective

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

She felt proud of her daughter's academic achievements.

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experience
5.
ex
pe
rience
Verb

to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

Traveling to a new country allows you to experience different cultures.

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positive
6.
po
si
tive
Adjective

displaying approval, support, or agreement

Her feedback was positive, praising the team's efforts.

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negative
7.
ne
ga
tive
Adjective

having an unpleasant or harmful effect on someone or something

The report highlighted the negative impact of pollution on wildlife.

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selfish
8.
sel
fish
Adjective

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

She's so selfish; she never considers how her actions affect others.

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miserable
9.
mi
se
ra
ble
Adjective

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

She felt miserable after failing the exam.

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talented
10.
ta
len
ted
Adjective

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

She is a talented dancer, known for her grace and precision on stage.

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patient
11.
pa
tient
Noun

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

As a nurse, she must be kind and attentive to all her patients.

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keen
12.
keen
Adjective

having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone

She was keen to dive into the new book series, devouring each novel with gusto.

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honest
13.
ho
nest
Adjective

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

The honest cashier returned the extra change that the customer had mistakenly received.

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cruel
14.
cruel
Adjective

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

The cruel bully tormented his classmates daily, enjoying their distress.

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annoy
15.
a
nnoy
Verb

to make a person feel a little angry

The constant tapping of the pen on the desk annoyed her during the meeting.

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needy
16.
nee
dy
Adjective

lacking confidence and needing to be emotionally supported a lot

She's feeling needy lately, constantly seeking validation from her friends.

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stubborn
17.
stub
born
Adjective

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained stubborn in his belief that he was always right.

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cool
18.
cool
Adjective

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

She appreciated the cool interior of the museum on the hot day.

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independent
19.
in
de
pen
dent
Adjective

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

She's an independent woman, capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself.

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ambitious
20.
am
bi
tious
Adjective

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Always the ambitious student, she dreamed of attending a top university and then establishing her own global enterprise.

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warm
21.
warm
Adjective

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

She dipped her feet in the warm sand on the beach.

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welcome
22.
wel
come
Interjection

a word that we use to greet someone when they arrive

Welcome, Come on in and make yourself at home.

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sociable
23.
so
cia
ble
Adjective

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

Jane is very sociable and enjoys engaging with large groups of people at parties and social events.

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generous
24.
ge
ne
rous
Adjective

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

She's a generous donor, always contributing to charitable causes and helping those in need.

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gentle
25.
gen
tle
Adjective

showing kindness and empathy toward others

He has a gentle nature, always treating others with kindness and understanding.

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understand
26.
un
ders
tand
Verb

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

Can you help me understand this equation?

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skillful
27.
skill
ful
Adjective

very good at doing something particular

She is a skillful surgeon, known for her steady hands and precise techniques in the operating room.

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peaceful
28.
peace
ful
Adjective

(of a person) unwilling to become involved in a dispute or anything violent

She's a peaceful individual who always seeks to resolve conflicts through dialogue and understanding.

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doubtful
29.
doubt
ful
Adjective

(of a person) uncertain or hesitant about something

He appeared doubtful about the reliability of the information he received.

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bully
30.
bu
lly
Noun

a person who likes to threaten, scare, or hurt others, particularly people who are weaker

It's important for parents to teach their children about empathy and kindness to prevent them from becoming bullies.

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