English VU 8-15

opportunistic

using situations for own benefit

methodical

systematic, careful

chauvinistic

too patriotic

get carried away

become too excited and lose control

obliging

ready to help

superficial

not caring about serious things

insecure

not confident, uncertain about your own abilities

perfectionist

someone who is not satisfied if things are not 100% perfect

tactless

inclined to say things that upset or offend people

intuitive

understanding instinctively

diligent

hard-working

placid

calm, does not easily become excited or angry

magnetic personality

personality that attracts people to you

distrustful

not trusting, suspicious of others

shrewd

having good judgment

supportive

gives help or encouragement

extravagant

spends too much money or uses too much of something

down-to-earth

practical and sensible

altruistic

thinking of others rather than yourself

morose

gloomy

sharp-tongued

inclined to speak in a severe and critical way

naive

without enough experience of life, trusting too easily

imaginative

new, original and clever

charming

pleasant and attractive

generous

to give money, kindness more than expected

quick-tempered

easily angered or prone to getting mad very fast

conservative

favoring traditional values

conscientious

wishing to do one’s work or duty well, thoroughly, and with a strong sense of moral responsibility

a born leader

a person who shows natural, intuitive traits for guiding and inspiring others

sensitive

reacting a lot to physical or emotional situations

emotional

having or showing strong emotions

stubborn

refusing to change your mind, plans, or behavior

rebellious

someone who refuses to obey rules

courageous

having, showing, or doing something without fear

affectionate

showing gentle love towards someone through words, actions or behavior

sentimental

strongly influenced by emotions and not cold facts

fun-loving

enjoy having fun

popular

liked by a large amount of people

gifted

having great natural ability

charming

very pleasant, attractive or delightful

stingy

unwilling to spend money

independent

not controlled or influenced by others

outgoing

being friendly and sociable

selfish

someone who only thinks about themselves

cunning

being clever at planning or achieving goals

elegant

graceful and attractive

artistic

people who have creative skills

over-anxious

feeling nervous or worried to an excessive degree

witty

using words in a clever, smart and amusing way

good company

a pleasant person to be around

industrious

working very hard, steadily, and with great care

decisive

able to make choices quickly and with confidence

intellectual

the ability to think, reason, and understand high-level or complex ideas rather than acting on emotion

tolerant

willing to put up with beliefs which are different from your own

materialistic

being overly focused on money, luxury goods, and physical possessions rather than emotional values