Character Traits (5)

Outspoken/Dramatic
1. The up_________ crowd clamoured for the singer to perform an encore of his hit single.
2. The newspaper was a vo_________ critic of the government.
3. The fl_________ magician charmed the audience with a flabbergasting disappearing act.
4. “I don’t expect you commoners to be able to appreciate my exquisite works of art,” the
po_________ artist remarked snidely.
5. It’s pr_________ of you to come to my house for dinner when we are not even close friends.
6. The performer made a th_________ entrance, blowing kisses to the audience while strutting
onto the stage.
7. Such bl_________ disrespect! Those two students were openly gossiping about Mrs Toh in
front of her.
8. The thieves are getting more and more br_________ these days: they have the audacity to
rob the elderly in broad daylight.
9. The English teacher likes to talk in bo_________ language that nobody understands.
10. The criminal lawyer Subhas was involved in a couple of h____-p______ cases during his
career, where he had to defend several infamous murderers.

Introverted/Shy
1. The ba_________ girl hid between her mother’s dress when the teacher tried to chat with
her.
2. The class was visibly mu_________ when they heard that their teacher had been
hospitalized.
3. The se_________ alley was a hot-spot for crime.
4. The Mona Lisa’s en_________ smile has kept visitors curious for decades. No one has ever
understood what she was smiling at.
5. Di_________, I left the hall to pick up a call.
6. Roy always looks so al_________; he never bothers to talk with the rest of his classmates.
7. The shady company set up a research facility on a re_________ island in the Pacific Ocean.
8. Be wa_________ of bears when you are touring the national park!
9. “I did not see that,” he replied c_________ when asked to comment on the incident.
10. He remained mo_________ even after becoming a best-selling author. He still goes back to
his alma mater every year to give talks to inspire the younger generation.
11. He let out an aw_________ giggle when no one laughed at his joke.
12. Bonus Q: What is the meaning of xenophobic? (Habit of staying at home, fear of foreigners,
fear of the dark, always thinking negatively)
Recap of Character Traits (5)

1. Jason shuffled _________ to his seat when he was late for class.
2. The rebellious delinquent _________ ignored the school rules; he dyed his hair purple and
wore gaudy earrings to class.
3. The _________ drug dealers made their deals in plain sight of the police station.
4. There is a _________ nature resort tucked away in the tranquil Kranji countryside.
5. The celebrity couple had a _________ wedding that was televised on national TV.
6. “People try to imitate my style, but of course, they always fail so miserably,” the _________
politician bragged during the interview.
7. The teacher was not amused by her student’s _________ lie: he claimed that his guinea pig
ate his homework.
8. When exploring the Egyptian tombs, the archaeologist stumbled upon a wall covered in
_________ drawings.
9. To my dismay, the passer bys only shot me _________ glances; none of them came forward
to offer help.
10. When asked about the future of his company, the owner replied _________, “Time shall
tell.”
11. It was difficult to convince the _________ Julia to perform in front of the school.
12. Jonas is the class clown; without his _________ personality, lessons will be so mundane.