Personal Characteristics · B1 English Vocabulary List

to act in a specific way in order to make others believe that something is the case when actually it is not so

"Children pretend to be superheroes often."

"The little boy likes to pretend that he is a brave knight fighting a fierce dragon."

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

"I feel relaxed."

"After a long hot bath she felt relaxed and ready to go to sleep peacefully."

to deceive a person so that they do what one wants

"The magician tricks the audience easily."

"The dishonest salesman tried to trick the elderly woman into buying a worthless insurance policy."

behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child

"His behavior is childish."

"His childish behavior annoyed the teacher because he was supposed to act like a mature adult."

the most fundamental qualities of a person or animal's character

"That is his true nature."

"His aggressive nature became apparent when he was provoked during the argument."

a single person, particularly when considered as separate from a group, etc.

"Each individual is unique."

"The company values each individual's contribution to the team's overall success."

(of a person) behaving in a very unkind, unfriendly, or cruel way

"He was horrible to them."

"His horrible behavior towards his colleagues made him very unpopular in the office."

unable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something

"The child is dependent on his mother."

"The young child is dependent on his parents for food shelter and love every single day."

(of a person) managing one's life, work, and activities in an efficient way

"She is an organized person."

"The organized student kept all of her notes in a binder with labeled tabs for each subject."

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

"She is very outgoing."

"The outgoing host greeted every guest with enthusiasm, making everyone feel welcome and included."

an important characteristic or feature that defines something or someone

"Kindness is a good quality."

"Her exceptional quality of leadership inspired everyone around her to perform better."

a notable feature or quality that defines or describes something

"Kindness is a characteristic."

"A calm voice is one of her most noticeable characteristics."

only relating or belonging to one person

"This is my personal opinion."

"This is my personal diary so please do not read it without asking me first."

(of a person) not stressed, and free from worries

"She is very easy."

"After finishing her exams, she felt wonderfully easy and relaxed all week."

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

"My car is reliable."

"The reliable old truck never broke down even after two hundred thousand miles and the farmer trusted it completely."

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

"The old man is wise."

"The wise old man shared his life experiences with the young people and taught them valuable lessons about patience hard work and kindness towards others."

not fast at learning or understanding things

"He is slow to learn."

"The slow student struggled to keep up with the pace of the advanced class, requiring extra tutoring."

easily influenced by others and lacking the ability or will to uphold one's decisions, beliefs, etc.

"He is weak in arguments."

"The politician's weak stance on the issue alienated many of his long-time supporters."

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

"She is mean."

"The mean comment hurt her feelings and she decided not to talk to him for the rest of the day."

having a straightforward and honest attitude

"Be open with us."

"She appreciated his open and honest communication throughout the entire negotiation process."

(of a person) dishonest, cruel, and taking pleasure in causing harm or suffering to others

"The villain is evil."

"The evil villain wanted to destroy the city but the superhero stopped him just in time."

able to be relied on and trusted

"She is responsible."

"As the most responsible member of the team, he was entrusted with the critical project."

(of a person) having an enigmatic or puzzling quality, often suggesting hidden motives or characteristics

"The stranger seemed mysterious."

"The mysterious package arrived in the mail with no return address and no name on it."

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

"He is determined to win."

"Despite numerous setbacks, the determined athlete continued to train rigorously for the marathon."

a feeling of being uneasy, troubled, or worried about something such as problem, threat, uncertainty, etc.

"I have a concern."

"The growing concern about climate change is prompting global action and policy changes."

to be thankful for something

"I appreciate your honest feedback."

"I appreciate your honest feedback even though it was difficult to hear because it will help me improve."