Complete the following sentences by using the correct words from the box.

Then add one sample sentence of your own.

Personality traits carefree frolic earnest diligent laid-back

haughty disdainful loquacious forthright irascible painstaking

1. She made an ……………………. attempt to convert me to her point of

view.
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2. He was described by his colleagues as a …………………………. journalist

due to his meticulous way of work.
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3. It was fun and …………………….. until it began to pour down with rain.
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4. There’s major resemblance in the ………………………….. of most trendy

people.
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5. They described the natives as very proud and …………………………… .

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6. I remember my ……………………….. student days.

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7. I’ve never seen her worried or anxious in any way. She’s so

…………….
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8. Their lawyer was extremely …………………. in preparing their case.
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9. His ……………………….. manner can be mistaken for rudeness.

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10. He cares and worries intensely about movies, and he’s

eloquent, and ………………….., even verbose on the subject.
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11. He is openly …………………. of journalists who question him.

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12. She’s becoming more and more …………………. as she grows

older.
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