Character & Temperament — C1 English Vocabulary
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This C1 vocabulary list gathers 60 advanced English words about character & temperament — precise words for what people are like. Every word comes with its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.
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tenacious/təˈneɪ.ʃəs/
“She is a tenacious negotiator.”
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meticulous/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/
“He is meticulous about detail.”
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affable/ˈæf.ə.bəl/
“He is an affable host.”
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amiable/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/
“She has an amiable manner.”
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genial/ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/
“He gave a genial smile.”
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scrupulous/ˈskruː.pjə.ləs/
“She is scrupulous about honesty.”
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fastidious/fæsˈtɪd.i.əs/
“He is fastidious about cleanliness.”
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perspicacious/ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/
“She is a perspicacious judge of people.”
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resourceful/rɪˈzɔːs.fəl/
“He is remarkably resourceful.”
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magnanimous/mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/
“She was magnanimous in victory.”
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benevolent/bəˈnev.əl.ənt/
“He is a benevolent leader.”
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altruistic/ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/
“Her motives were altruistic.”
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gracious/ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/
“She is a gracious host.”
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courteous/ˈkɜː.ti.əs/
“He was unfailingly courteous.”
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tactless/ˈtækt.ləs/
“His tactless remark hurt her.”
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abrasive/əˈbreɪ.sɪv/
“He has an abrasive manner.”
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cantankerous/kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/
“The old man was cantankerous.”
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obstinate/ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/
“She is obstinate about it.”
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headstrong/ˈhed.strɒŋ/
“He is a headstrong young man.”
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impetuous/ɪmˈpetʃ.u.əs/
“It was an impetuous decision.”
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impulsive/ɪmˈpʌl.sɪv/
“She is rather impulsive.”
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capricious/kəˈprɪʃ.əs/
“His moods are capricious.”
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fickle/ˈfɪk.əl/
“Public taste is fickle.”
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aloof/əˈluːf/
“He stayed aloof from the group.”
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standoffish/ˌstændˈɒf.ɪʃ/
“She seemed standoffish at first.”
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introverted/ˈɪn.trə.vɜː.tɪd/
“He is quite introverted.”
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vivacious/vɪˈveɪ.ʃəs/
“She is a vivacious speaker.”
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ebullient/ɪˈbʊl.i.ənt/
“He has an ebullient personality.”
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dour/dʊə/
“The manager has a dour expression.”
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austere/ɒsˈtɪə/
“He led an austere life.”
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stoic/ˈstəʊ.ɪk/
“She remained stoic throughout.”
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phlegmatic/fleɡˈmæt.ɪk/
“He has a phlegmatic nature.”
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pragmatic/præɡˈmæt.ɪk/
“She takes a pragmatic approach.”
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idealistic/aɪˌdɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/
“He is young and idealistic.”
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cynical/ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/
“She has a cynical view of politics.”
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sceptical/ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/
“He remained sceptical.”
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gullible/ˈɡʌl.ɪ.bəl/
“He is far too gullible.”
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naive/naɪˈiːv/
“It was a naive assumption.”
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devious/ˈdiː.vi.əs/
“He used devious tactics.”
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cunning/ˈkʌn.ɪŋ/
“The fox is famously cunning.”
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wily/ˈwaɪ.li/
“She is a wily opponent.”
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unscrupulous/ʌnˈskruː.pjə.ləs/
“An unscrupulous dealer cheated them.”
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duplicitous/djuːˈplɪs.ɪ.təs/
“His duplicitous behaviour shocked us.”
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candid/ˈkæn.dɪd/
“She gave a candid answer.”
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forthright/ˈfɔːθ.raɪt/
“He is forthright in his opinions.”
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demure/dɪˈmjʊə/
“She gave a demure smile.”
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flamboyant/flæmˈbɔɪ.ənt/
“He has a flamboyant style.”
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eccentric/ɪkˈsen.trɪk/
“Our neighbour is a little eccentric.”
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unassuming/ˌʌn.əˈsjuː.mɪŋ/
“He is quiet and unassuming.”
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self-effacing/ˌself.ɪˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/
“She is modest and self-effacing.”
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overbearing/ˌəʊ.vəˈbeə.rɪŋ/
“His overbearing manner annoys people.”
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domineering/ˌdɒm.ɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/
“She has a domineering boss.”
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tenacity/təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/
“Her tenacity is admirable.”
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rectitude/ˈrek.tɪ.tjuːd/
“He is a man of great rectitude.”
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composed/kəmˈpəʊzd/
“She stayed composed under pressure.”
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temperamental/ˌtem.pərˈmen.təl/
“He is rather temperamental.”
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mercurial/məˈkjʊə.ri.əl/
“He has a mercurial temperament.”
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earnest/ˈɜː.nɪst/
“She made an earnest effort.”
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zealous/ˈzel.əs/
“He is a zealous supporter.”
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amicable/ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/
“They reached an amicable agreement.”