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4 Vocabulary Time
4.1. Know the following words that describe the personality of people.
a. ambitious : having a strong wish to be successful, powerful
or rich
Use : Rajaram is an ambitious boy. He won’t be satisfied with
what he has now.
b. charismatic : very good at attracting people
Use : Aarin is a charismatic boy. He can easily draw the people’s
attraction
c. devious : dishonest, a quality of cheating others for one’s own
benefit
Use : Sam can be bit devious at times. I can’t believe him.
d. gregarious : very sociable
Use : Dhaniya is a gregarious girl. She can easily make friends
and adjust in no time wherever she goes
e. impulsive : doing something without a plan or thinking
Use : Pasang is too impulsive. He does a thing before thinking
about it and always regrets it.
f. creative : producing or using original and unusual ideas
Use : Preeya is quite creative. She always comes up with fresh
ideas.
g. courteous : polite and showing respect
Use : She is a courteous girl. She always keeps respect of the
seniors.
h. exuberant : very energetic
Use : There is a team of exuberant youths. They can easily
handle these strength related Issues.
i. persistent : stubborn and never willing to give up
Use : He is a very persistent man. Once he thinks, he does.
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