Vocabulary

Find a definition for each word :

1. Organised /ˈɔː.ɡən.aɪzd/ : an organized person is able to plan things carefully and keep

things tidy.
2. Open-minded  /ˌəʊ.pənˈmaɪn.dɪd/ : Willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or
different to your own.
3. Clumsy  /ˈklʌm.zi/ : A clumsy person often has accidents because they do not behave in
a careful, controlled way.
4. Pessimistic /ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk/ : someone who thinks that bad things are more likely to
happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation.
5. Selfish /ˈsel.fɪʃ/ : someone who is selfish only thinks of their own advantage.
6. Hardworking /ˈhɑrdˈwɜr·kɪŋ/ : always putting a lot of effort and care into your work.
7. Respectful  /rɪˈspekt.fəl/ : showing admiration and respect for someone or something.
8. Ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ : having a strong wish to be successful, powerful or rich
9. Spendthrift  /ˈspend.θrɪft/ : someone who spends a lot of money in a way that wastes it.
10. Impulsive /ɪmˈpʌl.sɪv/ : showing behaviour in which you do things suddenly without any
planning and without considering the effects they may have.
11. Chatty  /ˈtʃæt.i/ : someone who likes to talk in a friendly, informal way.
12. Sensible  /ˈsen.sə.bəl/ : based on or acting on good judgement and practical ideas or
understanding.
13. Sensitive  /ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/ : easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to
be upset, embarrassed or angry.
14. Stubborn /ˈstʌb.ən/ : A stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and
refuses to do anything else.
15. Introverted /ˈɪn.trə.vɜː.tɪd/ : shy, quiet and preferring to spend time alone rather than
often being with other people
16. Party-goer /ˈpɑː.ti ˈɡəʊ.ər/ : Someone who attends parties, who likes partying.
17. Moody  /ˈmuː.di/ : if someone is moody, their moods change suddenly and they become
angry or unhappy easily.
18. Reserved /rɪˈzɜːvd/ : reserved people do not often talk about or show their feelings or
thoughts.
19. Helpful /ˈhelp.fəl/ : willing to help or useful.
20.Discreet /dɪˈskriːt/ : careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention,
especially by keeping something secret.
21. Generous /ˈdʒen.ər.əs/ : willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than
is usual or expected
22.Lucky /ˈlʌk.i/ : having good things happen to you by chance.
23.Talkative /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/ : talking a lot.
24.Curious /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/ : interested in learning about people or things around you.
25.Energetic /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/ : having or involving a lot of energy.
26.Distracted /dɪˈstræk.tɪd/ : nervous or confused because you are worried about
something.
27.Messy /ˈmes.i/ : producing or causing dirt and untidiness.
28.Arrogant  /ˈær.ə.ɡənt/ : unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important
thant, or know more than, other people.
29.Immature /ˌɪm.əˈtʃʊər/ : not behaving in a way that is as calm and wise as people expect
from someone of your age.
30.Narcissistic /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ : having too much interest in and admiration for yourself.
31. Stingy /ˈstɪn.dʒi/ : unwilling to spend money.
32.Weird /wɪəd/ : very strange and unusual, unexpected, or not natural.
33.Nervous /ˈnɜː.vəs/ : worried or anxious.
34.Jealous /ˈdʒel.əs/ : upsed and angry because someone that you love seems interested in
another person.
35.Resentful /rɪˈzent.fəl/ : feeling angry because you have been forced to accept someone
or something that you do not like or want.
36.Trustworthy  /ˈtrʌstˌwɜː.ði/ : able to be trusted.
37.Reliable /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/ : someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed
because he, she works or behaves well in the way you expect.
38.Sympathetic /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/ : used to describe someone who shows, especially by what
they say, that they understand and care about someone else’s suffering.
39.Independent /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/ : not influenced or controlled in any way by other people,
events or things.
40.Confident /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ : being certain of your abilities, or having trust in people, plans
or the future.
41. Sporty /ˈspɔː.ti/ : a sporty person enjoys sport and is good at it.
42.Caring /ˈkeə.rɪŋ/ : a caring person is kind and gives emotional support to others.
43.Perfectionist /pəˈfek.ʃən.ɪst/ : a person who wants everything to be perfect and
demands the highest standards possible.
44.Meticulous /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/ : very careful and with great attention to every detail.
45.Fearful /ˈfɪə.fəl/ : frightened or worried about something.
46.Bad-tempered /ˌbædˈtemp.əd/ : a bad-tempered person becomes angry and annoyed
easily..
47.Altruistic /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/ : showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even if
it results in disadvantage for yourself.