Vocabulary Page 14

Adjectives of personality
Daring

A daring person is willing to do things that might be dangerous.

...the heroic and daring Charlie Pierce.

His daring rescue saved the lives of the youngsters.
Sceptical

If you are sceptical about something, you have doubts about it.

Other archaeologists are sceptical about his findings. [+ about]

...scientists who are sceptical of global warming and its alleged
consequences.
Humble

A humble person is not proud and does not believe that they are better
than other people.

He gave a great performance, but he was very humble.

Andy was a humble, courteous and gentle man.
Tough
A tough person is strong and determined, and can tolerate difficulty or
suffering.

He built up a reputation as a tough businessman.

She is tough and ambitious.
Inspiring

Something or someone that is inspiring is exciting and makes you

feel strongly interested and enthusiastic...

She was one of the most inspiring people I've ever met.
Courageous

Someone who is courageous shows courage.

It was a very frightening experience and they were very

courageous.
Ambitious

Someone who is ambitious has a strong desire to be

successful, rich, or powerful.

Chris is so ambitious, so determined to do it all.

Determined

If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to

do it and will not let anything stop you.

His enemies are determined to ruin him.

She is a remarkably adroit and determined politician.
Charming

If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very

pleasant or attractive.

...a charming little fishing village.

Influential

Someone or something that is influential has a lot of

influence over people or events.

It helps to have influential friends.

Fearless

If you say that someone is fearless, you mean that they are not afraid
at all, and you admire them for this.

[approval]
...his fearless campaigning for racial justice.
Passionate

A passionate person has very strong feelings about something or a

strong belief in something.

...his passionate commitment to peace.