Advanced words to describe a person's character

Here are 6 useful words to describe a person, all at level C1. 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.

eager humble frustrated reluctant charming cautious

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Eager

Meaning: You really want to do something soon.

"The new intern asks for more work every day. She is eager to learn."

In other words: really wants to

Humble

Meaning: You don't think you are better than other people.

"He is the boss, but he still makes coffee for everyone. He is humble."

In other words: does not show off

Frustrated

Meaning: You feel angry because something does not work.

"Her computer stopped working three times today. She is frustrated."

In other words: annoyed

Frustrated is a feeling. But we also use it about character: some people get frustrated very fast.

Reluctant

Meaning: You don't want to do it, so you do it slowly or late.

"He was reluctant to ask his boss for a day off."

In other words: doesn't really want to

Charming

Meaning: You are very nice, and people like you quickly.

"Everyone at the party wanted to talk to him. He was so charming."

In other words: very nice

Cautious

Meaning: You are careful, because you don't want problems.

"She reads every review before she buys anything online. She is cautious."

In other words: careful

How to remember these words

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

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