TOEFL Advanced Personal Qualities

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9 TOEFL Advanced Personal Qualities Vocabulary Set 7

1.ardent: (adjective) Very supportive or having a strong desire for

something.

2.benevolence: (noun) Used to describe a person who displays kindness

and good intent towards others.

3.buoyant: (adjective) A good and cheerful mood.

4.diligence: (noun) The quality of performing a task with remarkable effort

and care.

5.effervescent: (adjective) Being lively and enthused.

6.frailty: (noun) Weakness of character, will, morals.

7.frivolous: (adjective) Has no serious value; carefree, superficial.

8.gallant: (adjective) Used to describe someone who is brave,

courageous and fearless.

9.geniality: (noun) Expression of friendliness and warmth toward others.

10.hypocrite: (noun) A person who claims to have high moral

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11.impertinence: (noun) Someone that exhibits rudeness or bad manners.

12.impolite: (adjective) One who does not have decent manners in

behavior; rude, unpolished.

13.jovial: (adjective) Being good-natured or particularly happy.

14.malleable: (adjective) A person who is easily controlled, manipulated.

15.prudence: (noun) The ability to be intelligent in practical matters for

the future.

16.shrewd: (adjective) Marked by clever awareness.

17.tenacious: (adjective) Holding onto something tightly, in a determined

way.

18.tolerant: (adjective) Allowing something to happen.

19.upbeat: (adjective) Having a positive and energetic attitude.

20.ardent: Which word has the following

synonyms? enthusiastic, passionate, avid, fervent, supportive

21.benevolence: Which word has the following

synonyms? benefaction, compassion, goodwill

22.buoyant: Which word has the following

synonyms? cheerful, happy

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