Vocabulary Flashcards: Character Traits and Descriptive Words

Chivalrous

courteous; faithful; brave

Withdrawn

introverted; remote; reserved

Proclivity

inclination; natural tendency

Disingenuous

lacking genuine candor; insincere

Taciturn

habitually silent; talking little

Ardent

intense; passionate; zealous

Bluff

rough but good-natured; blunt but kind

Steadfast

loyal; faithful; unwavering

Economy

prudent management of resources; efficiency; thrift

Emaciated

extremely thin from illness or malnutrition

Laconic

using very few words; brief to the point of seeming rude

Prone

inclined to; susceptible; lying face down

Formidable

inspiring fear or respect; difficult; impressive

Indifferent

not caring one way or the other; apathetic

Nepotism

favoritism toward family or friends, especially in jobs or politics

Timidity

lack of self-confidence or courage; shyness

Temperate

moderate; self-controlled; restrained

Berserk

frenzied; wildly out of control

Charismatic

compellingly charming; magnetic

Justification

good reason; defense; excuse

Animated

lively; spirited

Biased

prejudiced; unfairly slanted

Disaffected

disloyal; dissatisfied

Atheistic

denying the existence of God

Alacrity

cheerful eagerness; readiness

Voluble

talkative; fluent; glib

Dutiful

respectful; obedient

Amoral

neither moral nor immoral; lacking a sense of right and wrong

Introspective

looking within oneself; reflective

Empathy

identification with another's feelings or thoughts

Vivacious

lively; full of energy and spirit

Remiss

negligent; careless in performing duties

Zealot

a fanatic; one who shows excessive zeal

Rancor

bitter, long-lasting resentment

Frantic

wild; panicked; agitated

Zeal

eager enthusiasm; passionate devotion

Cynical

distrustful of human motives; skeptical

Somber

gloomy; depressing; dark; serious

Distant

reserved; aloof; cold in manner

Frugality

thrift; careful use of resources

Perverse

deliberately contrary; stubborn; abnormal

Objective

unbiased; impartial

Effervescence

bubbling excitement; exuberance

Acerbity

bitterness of speech or temper; sharpness

Temperament

characteristic disposition; frame of mind

Adamant

stubborn; unyielding; inflexible

Restraint

self-control; moderation

Disputatious

argumentative; fond of arguing