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Human Qualities and Appearance

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dexterity
1.
dex
te
ri
ty
Noun

the ability to use one's hands or body skillfully and quickly to perform tasks

His dexterity with a paintbrush is remarkable.

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appetite
2.
a
ppe
tite
Noun

the feeling of wanting food

After a long day of hiking, her appetite was hearty, craving a substantial meal to replenish her energy.

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handedness
3.
han
ded
ness
Noun

the preference for using one hand over the other for tasks and activities, typically resulting in a dominance of either the right or left hand

Her handedness was evident from a young age, as she always preferred using her left hand for writing.

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vigor
4.
vi
gor
Noun

forceful exertion

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personality
5.
per
so
na
li
ty
Noun

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

Despite her shy personality, she's a fantastic performer on stage.

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vivacity
6.
vi
va
ci
ty
Noun

the quality of being full of life and energy

Her vivacity was infectious, brightening up the entire room.

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fortitude
7.
for
ti
tude
Noun

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

Her fortitude during the long illness was truly inspiring.

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stamina
8.
sta
mi
na
Noun

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

Marathon runners need exceptional stamina to complete the 26.2-mile race.

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demeanor
9.
de
mea
nor
Noun

the way a person treats others

His calm demeanor helped reassure the anxious crowd.

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re
sour
ceful
ness
Noun

the ability to effectively and creatively solve problems and overcome challenges using available resources

Her resourcefulness in finding solutions to unexpected challenges made her an invaluable team member.

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adolescence
11.
a
do
lesc
ence
Noun

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

Adolescence is a time of rapid physical growth.

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intimacy
12.
in
ti
ma
cy
Noun

a deep and personal connection between individuals, often emotional or psychological

The intimacy between the two friends allowed them to share their deepest fears.

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observant
13.
ob
ser
vant
Adjective

very good at or quick in noticing small details in someone or something

She's highly observant, picking up on subtle changes in people's behavior that others might overlook.

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industrious
14.
in
dust
rious
Adjective

hard-working and productive

She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time.

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capable
15.
ca
pa
ble
Adjective

having the ability or capacity to do something

She is a capable leader, able to guide her team through challenges with confidence.

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pragmatic
16.
prag
ma
tic
Adjective

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

In the face of budget constraints, the manager took a pragmatic approach, prioritizing cost-effective solutions.

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stingy
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stin
gy
Adjective

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

He was so stingy that he wouldn't even buy a coffee for his friend.

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reclusive
18.
rec
lu
sive
Adjective

(of a place) very isolated and remote, situated far from populated areas or access to the outside world

The nobleman had built his mansion in a reclusive forest valley hidden from the main roads.

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maiden
19.
mai
den
Adjective

describing an unmarried girl or woman

The maiden aunt dedicated herself to her career, finding fulfillment in her independence.

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weary
20.
wea
ry
Adjective

feeling or displaying deep exhaustion

After a long day of hiking, he felt weary and ready to rest.

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ponderous
21.
pon
de
rous
Adjective

difficult to move or manage due to bulk

The ponderous sofa wouldn't fit through the narrow hallway.

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fatigue
22.
fa
tigue
Noun

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

Fatigue is a state of extreme tiredness and exhaustion that can result from physical or mental exertion.

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cordial
23.
cor
dial
Adjective

pleasant and friendly

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courageous
24.
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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secretive
25.
sec
re
tive
Adjective

(of a person) having a tendency to hide feelings, thoughts, etc.

Despite being close friends, she remained secretive about her personal life, rarely disclosing details about her relationships.

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proficient
26.
pro
fi
cient
Adjective

having or showing a high level of knowledge, skill, and aptitude in a particular area

She is highly proficient in playing the piano and can tackle complex compositions with ease.

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languid
27.
lang
uid
Adjective

weak from or as if from exhaustion

The heat made everyone feel languid and slow.

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avid
28.
a
vid
Adjective

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

He's an avid reader, spending hours immersed in books every day.

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voracious
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vo
ra
cious
Adjective

eating or craving food in large amounts and with great enthusiasm

The voracious teenager could eat an entire pizza by themselves and still be hungry.

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nonchalant
30.
non
cha
lant
Adjective

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

Despite the chaos around him, he maintained a nonchalant demeanor, calmly sipping his tea.

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stubborn
31.
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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boisterous
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bois
te
rous
Adjective

marked by a lack of control or discipline

The boisterous crowd ignored the speaker and shouted over each other.

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rebellious
33.
re
bell
ious
Adjective

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

The rebellious teenager frequently clashed with their parents over curfews and household rules.

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drive
34.
drive
Verb

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

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sociable
35.
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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easygoing
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ea
sy
going
Adjective

calm and not easily worried or upset

Her easygoing nature made her a favorite among her colleagues, as she handled stress with grace.

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exuberant
37.
e
xu
be
rant
Adjective

filled with lively energy and excitement

The children's exuberant laughter echoed throughout the park as they played.

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stolid
38.
sto
lid
Adjective

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

His stolid response to the news surprised everyone.

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pert
39.
pert
Adjective

lively, bold, and confident in a playful or appealing way

Her pert smile and confident attitude made her stand out in the crowd.

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fearsome
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fear
some
Adjective

intimidating or frightening in appearance or nature

The fearsome roar of the lion sent shivers down their spines.

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ruthless
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ruth
less
Adjective

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

She climbed the corporate ladder by using ruthless tactics to eliminate her competitors.

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handicap
42.
han
di
cap
Noun

a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions

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patriotic
43.
pat
rio
tic
Adjective

having a strong sense of love, loyalty, and devotion to one's country

He expressed his patriotic pride by displaying the flag on national holidays.

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wary
44.
wa
ry
Adjective

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

She was wary of strangers approaching her late at night.

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lonesome
45.
lone
some
Adjective

unhappy because of loneliness

He felt lonesome after moving to a new city where he didn’t know anyone.

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prudent
46.
pru
dent
Adjective

showing sensibility and wisdom, especially in avoiding risks or making decisions

The prudent investor diversified their portfolio to minimize risk.

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posture
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pos
ture
Noun

the state or condition of a person's physical alignment, balance, and coordination

Years of desk work affected his posture and spinal health.

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countenance
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coun
te
nance
Noun

someone's face or facial expression

His countenance showed deep sadness after the loss of his beloved pet.

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stature
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sta
ture
Noun

the high level of respect people have for someone based on their impressive achievements

His work elevated him to a position of great stature in the scientific community.

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slim
ness
Noun

the state of being slender or thin in a way that is considered attractive or healthy

Her slimness was a result of regular exercise and a balanced diet.

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grimace
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gri
mace
Verb

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

As the comedian told the joke, the audience grimaced in a mixture of amusement and discomfort.

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lean
52.
lean
Verb

to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support

Feeling tired after the hike, she decided to lean against the tree to catch her breath.

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lank
53.
lank
Adjective

(of hair) long, thin and straight

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elegant
54.
e
le
gant
Adjective

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

She wore an elegant gown to the gala, turning heads with her timeless beauty.

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shabby
55.
sha
bby
Adjective

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

He showed up to the job interview looking shabby, with wrinkled clothes and unkempt hair.

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bruise
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bruise
Verb

to make injuries, particularly ones caused by a blow, appear on the skin and cause discoloration

The collision with the doorframe caused her arm to bruise.

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slovenly
57.
slo
ven
ly
Adjective

lacking of cleanliness and neatness, often implying a disregard for personal hygiene or grooming

His slovenly clothes were stained and wrinkled.

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