Personality Types and Related Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering personality types and other related concepts.

Egoist

Believes in self-advancement; self admirer.

Egotist

Talks about their accomplishments and thinks they are better than others; a boaster.

Altruist

Interested in the welfare of others.

Introvert

A shy person who turns their thoughts inward.

Extrovert

Very friendly; turns thoughts outwards.

Ambivert

Someone who is both an introvert and an extrovert.

Misanthrope

Hates people; mankind.

Misogynist

Hates women.

Misogamist

Hates marriage.

Ascetic

Does not pursue physical or worldly pleasure.

Dexterous

Skillful.

Ambidextrous

Capable of using both hands with equal skill.

Sinister

Evil or threatening.

Adroit

Skillful; clever.

Anthropologist

One who studies human development and mankind.

Philanthropist

Loves mankind and human welfare.

Gynecology

Study of female diseases or problems.

Monogamy

System of one marriage only.

Bigamy

System of two marriages.

Polygamy

Custom in which one man has many wives.

Polygynist

A male with a plurality of wives.

Polyandrist

A female with a plurality of husbands.

Psychiatrist

Treatment of personality disorders.

Cosmonaut

Sailor of the universe.

Agnostic

Someone who does not know if God exists.

Monotheism

Belief that there is only one God.

Polytheism

Belief in many Gods.

Iconoclast

A person who criticizes or opposes old beliefs or stereotypes.

Incongruity

State of not being in agreement or out of place.

Parody

An imitation of a particular writer, artist, or genre.

Nostalgia

A feeling of pleasure and sadness from the past.

Apathy

Lack of feeling.

Antipathy

Strong dislike.

Equanimity

Balance of mind; calmness.

Eloquent

Expressiveness in public speaking.

Sycophant

One who praises the rich and powerful.

Voracious

Greedy; eager to consume.

Cacophony

Harsh or discordant sounds.

Juxtaposition

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together.

Serendipity

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.