Lingo

Human Attributes

46 Words

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able
1.
a
ble
Adjective

having the necessary skill, power, resources, etc. for doing something

She is able to speak five languages fluently.

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absurd
2.
ab
surd
Adjective

so unreasonable or illogical that it provokes disbelief or laughter

It's absurd to think that the Earth is flat in this day and age.

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alert
3.
a
lert
Verb

to warn someone of a possible danger, problem, or situation that requires their attention

The security system alerted the homeowners to a possible break-in with a loud alarm.

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accomplish
4.
a
ccomp
lish
Verb

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

After years of dedicated practice, she accomplished fluency in three foreign languages.

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articulate
5.
ar
tic
u
late
Verb

to pronounce or utter something in a clear and precise way

It's important for public speakers to articulate their words effectively to engage the audience.

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brainy
6.
brai
ny
Adjective

very smart

The brainy scientist made significant breakthroughs in the field of quantum physics.

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brutal
7.
bru
tal
Adjective

extremely violent and cruel

The brutal attack left him with severe injuries and trauma.

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competent
8.
com
pe
tent
Adjective

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

As a competent programmer, he was able to troubleshoot and fix the software bug quickly.

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argumentative
9.
ar
gu
men
ta
tive
Adjective

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

His argumentative nature often leads to heated discussions with his peers.

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bad-tempered
10.
bad
tem
pered
Adjective

easily annoyed and quick to anger

He was known for his bad-tempered demeanor, often snapping at those around him.

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cheeky
11.
chee
ky
Adjective

showing impolite behavior in a manner that is amusing or endearing

The cheeky child giggled mischievously as he played pranks on his siblings.

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clumsy
12.
clum
sy
Adjective

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

He's known for his clumsy nature, always tripping over his own feet.

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conceited
13.
con
cei
ted
Adjective

taking excessive pride in oneself

His conceited attitude made it difficult for others to warm up to him.

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coward
14.
coward
Noun

a person who is not brave to do things that other people find unchallenging

The coward ran away from the battle, leaving his comrades to face the enemy alone.

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eccentric
15.
ec
cent
ric
Adjective

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Her eccentric fashion choices always turn heads.

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harsh
16.
harsh
Adjective

cruel and unkind toward others

The teacher's harsh criticism demoralized the students.

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infamous
17.
in
fa
mous
Adjective

well-known for a bad quality or deed

The criminal was infamous for his string of bank robberies across the country.

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intolerant
18.
in
to
le
rant
Adjective

not open to accept beliefs, opinions, or lifestyles that are unlike one's own

His intolerant attitude toward people of different religions created tension in the community.

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insensitive
19.
in
sen
si
tive
Adjective

not caring about other people's feelings

His insensitive remarks about her appearance left her feeling hurt and self-conscious.

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judgmental
20.
judg
men
tal
Adjective

tending to criticize or form negative opinions about others without considering their perspective or circumstances

She felt uncomfortable around her judgmental relatives who always criticized her life choices.

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narrow-minded
21.
na
rrow
min
ded
Adjective

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

His narrow-minded views on politics made it difficult to have meaningful discussions with him.

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assertive
22.
a
sser
tive
Adjective

confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas, or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner

She made an assertive argument during the meeting, clearly outlining her proposal.

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attentive
23.
a
tten
tive
Adjective

focusing with interest or concentration

The students were attentive during the lecture.

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cautious
24.
cau
tious
Adjective

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

She walked with cautious steps along the icy sidewalk, mindful of the slippery surface.

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affectionate
25.
a
ffec
tio
nate
Adjective

expressing love and care

The couple shared an affectionate embrace after being apart for weeks.

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charitable
26.
cha
ri
ta
ble
Adjective

willing to give money, time, or resources to help others, especially those less fortunate

The woman was so charitable she gave away half her salary to local shelters.

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compassionate
27.
com
pa
ssio
nate
Adjective

showing kindness and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

The nurse showed compassionate care and empathy towards the elderly patients in the nursing home.

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considerate
28.
con
si
de
rate
Adjective

thoughtful of others and their feelings

Sarah's considerate nature was evident when she remembered to bring a gluten-free dessert for her friend's party, knowing about her dietary restrictions.

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courageous
29.
cou
ra
geous
Adjective

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

The courageous firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue the trapped residents, displaying extraordinary bravery.

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dignify
30.
dig
ni
fy
Verb

to give someone or something a sense of worth, honor, or respect

The award helped to dignify his years of hard work.

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faithful
31.
faith
ful
Adjective

staying loyal and dedicated to a certain person, idea, group, etc.

Despite the challenges, she remained a faithful friend, always ready to offer support and encouragement.

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frank
32.
frank
Adjective

direct and honest in expressing oneself, even if some people might find it unpleasant

Shiv appreciated Tom's frank feedback on her presentation, even though it was a bit blunt.

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heroic
33.
he
roic
Adjective

displaying great bravery as that of a hero or heroine

The firefighter's heroic actions saved several lives during the blazing inferno.

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hospitable
34.
hos
pi
ta
ble
Adjective

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

The hostess extended a hospitable welcome to all her guests, ensuring they felt comfortable and valued.

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jolly
35.
jo
lly
Adjective

showing a happy and playful attitude

The children's laughter filled the room as they played games and sang songs, creating a jolly atmosphere.

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duplicitous
36.
dup
li
ci
tous
Adjective

attempting to deceive other people

The politician's duplicitous behavior was exposed when his private emails contradicted his public statements.

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just
37.
just
Adjective

acting in a way that is fair, righteous, and morally correct

A just ruler treats all citizens equally.

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reluctant
38.
re
luc
tant
Adjective

not welcoming or willing to do something because it is undesirable

Despite his love for adventure, he was reluctant to try bungee jumping because of his fear of heights.

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snake
39.
snake
Noun

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

I watched as the snake swallowed its prey whole.

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40.
bu
tter
fin
gers
Noun

someone who keeps dropping things

She laughed at her friend's nickname "butterfingers" after he dropped his phone for the third time that day.

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41.
dirt
bag
Noun

a person who is hateful or detested because of their dishonest actions

Some dirtbags tried to blow up the restaurant with a bomb.

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freeloader
42.
free
loa
der
Noun

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

She's tired of being taken advantage of by that freeloader who never contributes anything.

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wretch
43.
wretch
Noun

someone who behaves in an evil or immoral way

The wretch stole money from the charity fund meant for the homeless.

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unruly
44.
un
ru
ly
Adjective

refusing to accept authority or comply with control

The captain dealt firmly with the ship's unruly crew.

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sassy
45.
sa
ssy
Adjective

talking or behaving in a way that is rude, disrespectful, or too confident

With a sassy smirk, she sauntered into the room, exuding an air of confidence.

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weasel
46.
wea
sel
Noun

a small carnivorous mammal with red-brown fur and a long slender body

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