11+ vocabulary list and flashcards

People and character: all 24 words

amiable adjective

friendly and pleasant to be with. Similar: friendly, genial. Opposite: hostile.

arrogant adjective

thinking you are better or more important than other people. Similar: conceited, haughty. Opposite: modest.

benevolent adjective

kind and wanting to help others. Similar: kind, generous. Opposite: cruel.

candid adjective

honest and direct, even about difficult things. Similar: frank, open. Opposite: evasive.

cautious adjective

careful to avoid danger or mistakes. Similar: careful, wary. Opposite: reckless.

diligent adjective

working hard and carefully. Similar: hard-working, conscientious. Opposite: lazy.

eccentric adjective

unusual and a little strange in a harmless way. Similar: odd, quirky. Opposite: conventional.

frugal adjective

careful not to waste money or food. Similar: thrifty, economical. Opposite: wasteful.

gregarious adjective

enjoying the company of other people. Similar: sociable, outgoing. Opposite: shy.

humble adjective

not proud; not thinking you are better than others. Similar: modest, unassuming. Opposite: boastful.

impetuous adjective

acting quickly without thinking first. Similar: rash, impulsive. Opposite: cautious.

jovial adjective

cheerful and full of fun. Similar: cheerful, jolly. Opposite: gloomy.

meticulous adjective

paying great attention to every small detail. Similar: thorough, precise. Opposite: careless.

obstinate adjective

refusing to change your mind. Similar: stubborn, headstrong. Opposite: flexible.

placid adjective

calm and not easily upset. Similar: calm, serene. Opposite: excitable.

resilient adjective

able to recover quickly after something difficult. Similar: tough, hardy. Opposite: fragile.

sullen adjective

quiet and bad-tempered. Similar: sulky, moody. Opposite: cheerful.

timid adjective

shy and easily frightened. Similar: shy, fearful. Opposite: bold.

vain adjective

too proud of how you look or what you can do. Similar: conceited, self-admiring. Opposite: modest.

zealous adjective

full of energy and enthusiasm for something. Similar: eager, keen. Opposite: apathetic.

compassionate adjective

feeling and showing care for people who are suffering. Similar: caring, sympathetic. Opposite: heartless.

inquisitive adjective

eager to find out about things. Similar: curious, questioning. Opposite: uninterested.

modest adjective

not talking much about your own skills or successes. Similar: humble, unassuming. Opposite: boastful.

tenacious adjective

not giving up easily. Similar: determined, persistent. Opposite: half-hearted.