Personality and Character (A2 Vocabulary)

A generous person likes to give and share. A cheerful person is happy and smiles a lot, and a polite person uses good manners.

Kind and open people

• generous /ˈdʒɛn.ɚ.əs/ — a generous person
• cheerful /ˈtʃɪr.fəl/ — a cheerful smile
• polite /pəˈlaɪt/ — a polite reply
• Try it: Choose the word: (generous / shy / stubborn) Answer: generous — generous describes this.

Honest and self-assured

A confident person is sure of themselves. An honest person always tells the truth, and a patient person can wait calmly.

• confident /ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dənt/ — a confident speaker
• honest /ˈɑː.nɪst/ — an honest friend
• patient /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ — a patient teacher
• Try it: Choose the word: (honest / lazy / cheerful) Answer: honest — honest describes this.

Harder traits

A shy person is quiet with new people. A lazy person does not want to work, a selfish person thinks only of themselves, and a stubborn person will not change their mind.

• shy /ʃaɪ/ — a shy child
• lazy /ˈleɪ.zi/ — a lazy afternoon
• selfish /ˈsɛl.fɪʃ/ — a selfish act
• stubborn /ˈstʌb.ɚn/ — a stubborn child
• Try it: Choose the word: (stubborn / polite / confident) Answer: stubborn — stubborn describes this.

Curious and brave

A curious person wants to learn new things and asks a lot of questions. A brave person is not afraid of danger.

• curious /ˈkjʊr.i.əs/ — a curious student
• brave /breɪv/ — a brave climber
• Try it: Choose the word: (curious / brave / cheerful) Answer: curious — curious describes this person, who wants to find out about something new. brave means not afraid of danger.