Chapter 1: Competitive, Spoilt, Affectionate

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering personality adjectives and key phrases from Chapter 1.

Competitive

Wanting to be more successful or better than others; striving to win.

Spoilt

Describing a person (often a child) who behaves badly because they are always given what they want.

Affectionate

Showing feelings of fondness, warmth, or love towards others.

Sensible

Showing or possessing practical wisdom, good judgment, and reason.

Reliable

Consistently dependable, trustworthy, and able to be counted on.

Sincere

Genuine, honest, and free from pretense or deceit.

Moody

Subject to frequent, unpredictable, or sudden changes in mood or temper.

Generous

Willing to freely give, share, or contribute time, money, or help to others.

Gross

Extremely unpleasant, repulsive, or offensive.

Mean

Unkind, unpleasant, or spiteful; also unwilling to share or spend money.

Insecure

Lacking confidence in oneself; experiencing self-doubt or anxiety.

Self confident

Trusting in one's own abilities, qualities, and judgment.

Punctual

Arriving, acting, or happening strictly on time; prompt.

Selfish

Caring mostly about oneself and one's own advantage, with little or no consideration for others.

Patient

Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

To attract

To pull or draw someone or something closer through appealing qualities or actions.

Outgoing

Friendly, energetic, and socially confident in the presence of others.

Manipulative

Exerting devious, unfair, or calculating influence over others to gain personal advantage.

To be against

To oppose, disagree with, or take a stance against someone, an idea, or a course of action.