Vocabulary for IELTS - Unit 1: Human Nature

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards generated from Unit 1: Human Nature in Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced.

Adolescent (noun)

A young person between childhood and adulthood (usually aged 13–19).

Characteristic (noun)

A typical feature or quality of someone or something.

Trait (noun)

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person's character or nature.

Apprehensive (adjective)

Feeling worried or anxious about something that might happen.

Assertive (adjective)

Confidently expressing your opinions or needs without being rude or aggressive.

Clumsy (adjective)

Not graceful or careful in movement; likely to make mistakes or drop things.

Cynical (adjective)

Believing that people are dishonest and that things will usually go wrong; having little trust in human motives or sincerity.

Desirable (adjective)

Wanted or hoped for; good and attractive to have or achieve.

Eccentric (adjective)

Unconventional and a little unusual, especially in a way that is amusing or interesting.

Egotistical (adjective)

Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance; thinking very highly of oneself.

Gullible (adjective)

Easily convinced to believe something; trusting too easily, especially in a way that makes you likely to be tricked.

Idealised (adjective)

According to an ideal rather than reality; seeing or presenting something as better or more perfect than it is.

Inconsiderate (adjective)

Not showing thought or care for other people's feelings or needs.

Indecisive (adjective)

Unable to make a decision quickly or easily; not confident in choosing between options.

Self-assured (adjective)

Confident in your own abilities or qualities; having a strong belief in yourself in a calm and quiet way.

Self-absorbed (adjective)

Too focused on oneself and one's own needs, interests, or problems; not aware of or concerned about other people.

Self-centred (adjective)

Concerned mainly with your own interests, needs, and happiness without thinking much about other people.

Self-congratulatory (adjective)

Feeling or expressing pleasure at your own achievements; showing too much pride in your own success.

Self-deprecating (adjective)

Disparaging or expressing a lack of confidence in one's own abilities or worth, making fun of or criticizing yourself, often in a light or humorous way.

Self-important (adjective)

Having too high an opinion of your own importance; behaving as if you are more important than others.

Tactful (adjective)

Having or showing a good sense of what to say or do to avoid offending people or upsetting them; sensitive and considerate in dealing with others.

Well-adjusted (adjective)

Mentally and emotionally healthy; able to deal with the normal demands and challenges of life in a positive and effective way.

Well-bred (adjective)

Having good manners and showing polite, kind and respectful behaviour that is typical of someone who has been brought up well.

Well-brought-up (adjective)

Having been raised in a way that is polite, respectful and with good moral values.

Well-dressed (adjective)

Wearing clothes that are clean, neat, and stylish, and suitable for the situation or occasion.

Personality (noun)

The way you behave, feel and think, especially socially.

Character (noun)

A combination of qualities which make someone different from other people.