More words to describe a person's character

Here are 6 useful words to describe a person, all at level B2. Each word has an easy meaning, an example from real life and a word like it. Then play the game, and the words come back on word cards.

patient wise genuine modest loyal optimistic

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Patient

Meaning: You can wait calmly, and you don't get angry.

"The bus was 40 minutes late, but Anna just read her book. She is patient."

In other words: calm when waiting

Wise

Meaning: You know a lot about life, and you give good advice.

"My grandmother always knows what to say. She is wise."

In other words: full of good advice

Genuine

Meaning: You are real and honest, and you mean what you say.

"His smile is real, and he really cares about people. He is genuine."

In other words: real

Modest

Meaning: You don't talk a lot about how good you are.

"She won the prize, but she only said, "My team did the work." She is modest."

In other words: quiet about how good you are

Loyal

Meaning: You stay with a friend, a team or a company, even in hard times.

"He has worked for the same small company for 30 years. He is loyal."

In other words: stays with you

Optimistic

Meaning: You think good things will happen.

"Business is slow, but Raj thinks next year will be great. He is optimistic."

In other words: hopeful

How to remember these words

Say each word out loud with its example. Then use it about someone you know: "My sister is patient." In the game, every word comes back later in a new task, so you see it more than once.

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