III. Additional topical vocabulary General

personality, quality (innate quality), trait (hereditary/ acquired traits), split personality, aptitude (for), capability, ability, characteristic feature, behaviour (behavioural pattern), reaction, response, attitude, merit (strength), weakness, fault, sin, to estimate, self-esteem, virtue

Innate Qualities

active, inert, vivacious, sleepyhead, quick, slowpoke (dawdler), cheerful, merry, bore, amiable, nuisance, sullen, calm (placid), irritable, peevish, composed, hot/ quick/ short-tempered, neat, sloven, defiant, (dis)obedient, sensitive, callous, touchy, emotional, sober-minded, (ir)rational, trustworthy, superstitious, ambitious, arrogant, boastful, capricious, self-assured, self-blaming, self-confident, self-critical, self-denying, self-disciplined

Powers of Mind

broad-minded, narrow-minded, quick-minded, slow-minded, quick-witted, bright, dull (dummy), clever, smart, foolish, wise, silly, intelligent, stupid, blunt, shallow, well-read, ill-read, (un)educated, ignorant, illiterate, unlettered, learned, talented, feeble-minded, gifted, ordinary, genius, simple-minded (-hearted), sophisticated, unreasonable

Volitional Powers

bold coward, brave, feeble, courageous, timid, daring, cautious, fearless, fearful, firm, hesitant, steady, doubtful, obstinate, flexible, stubborn, persistent, (ir)resolute, strong-/weak-willed,independent, submissive; to stand one’s ground; able to stand up to; unable to control one’s emotions, to show resistance to; show presence of mind; lacking self-reliance; lost

Man and Other People

amiable, withdrawn, communicable, detached, (un)fair, faithful, frank, hypocritical (deceitful), honest, suspicious, (un)just, sincere, false, sympathetic, indifferent, (un)reliable, open, double-faced, reserved, trustful, treacherous, quarrelsome, trusting, sociable, keeping aloof, sly (cunning), haughty, affectionate, jealous, snobbish, gentle, harsh, tender, severe, flexible, tough, mild (soft), strict, genial, cruel, good-natured, dominant, undemanding, pushy, wicked, hostile, dignified, mean, regretful, noble, altruistic, egoistic, selfish, moral, evil, reputable, honorable, scoundrel, (im)polite, tactless, tactful, (dis)respectful, scornful, well-/ill-mannered, well-/ill-behaved

Man and Property

generous, greedy, open-hearted, stingy, economical, thrifty, wasteful, extravagant, intemperate

Man and his Work

(ir)responsible, careless, attentive, casual, diligent, unconcerned, hard-working, indifferent, industrious, lazy, disciplined, idle, punctual, sloppy, concentrated, distracted, commited, shirker, accomplished, incompetent,, unskilled, dedicated, slacker, concerned, awkward

Emotional State

calm, anxious, placid, nervous, quiet, upset, sorrowful, gloomy, cheerful, grim, elated, miserable, delighted, disappointed, inspired, distressed, frustrated, enthusiastic, moody, excited, low, agitated, blue, passionate, apathetic, in a good/ bad mood, in high/ low spirit

1. She has a wonderful charming personality.