Personality & Character
This adjective describes someone who is devoted and faithful to a person, group, or cause.
loyal
This adjective describes a task that is boring and repetitive, often taking a long time to complete.
tedious
Someone or something that can be trusted to do what is expected is described as this.
reliable
An extra benefit that you receive from a job, in addition to your salary, is called this.
perk
This expression means to accept a situation as it develops instead of trying to control everything.
go with the flow
Someone who confidently expresses their opinions and stands up for themselves without being aggressive is described as this.
assertive
To collect information or documents from different sources and arrange them in a particular order is to do this.
collate
This phrase refers to good practical judgment—the ability to make sensible decisions in everyday situations.
common sense
This financial term describes a situation where you spend more money from your bank account than you actually have available.
overdraft
This linking word introduces a result or consequence. For example: "She studied hard; ___, she passed the exam."
therefore
If someone is warm, loving, and openly shows their feelings toward others, they are described as this.
affectionate
If you decide to deal with a difficult problem or challenge directly, you can use this verb.
tackle
If a person makes practical, reasonable decisions rather than emotional or risky ones, they are described as this.
sensible
If you improve something or make it better or more attractive, you can use this verb.
enhance
This two-word expression is used to explain the reason for something: "The flight was cancelled ___ bad weather."
due to
Someone who appears emotionally distant, detached, or uninterested in social interaction can be described as this.
aloof
Someone who pays extremely close attention to every small detail is described as this.
meticulous
Someone who can take care of themselves and does not need to depend on others is described as this.
self-sufficient
If you were extremely worried about an exam but then discovered you had passed, you would probably feel this.
relieved
This expression is used before a verb to explain the purpose of an action: "He went to the library ___ study."
in order to
A person who is completely focused on achieving one particular goal and refuses to be distracted could be described as this adjective.
single-minded
If you have very few tools or resources available but are clever enough to find creative solutions to problems, you are being this.
resourceful
If a process or explanation is clear, direct, and easy to understand, without unnecessary complications or hidden meanings, it is described as this.
straightforward
clever / smart
bright
This formal linking word introduces a contrast or unexpected fact. For example: "The task was extremely difficult. ___, she managed to complete it on time."
nevertheless