Definitions 1
A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.
Disposition
Candor
Example: John is a very candor man.
To occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb.
Engross
Provoke
Example: That man on the end is strong, we don't want to provoke him.
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Deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand : not plentiful or abundant.
Scarce.
Disposition
Example: Sally has the sweetest disposition.
The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.
Candor
Endeavor
Example: Despite the emotional turmoil she was feeling, Betty forced herself to endeavor to appear neutral.
What is the word for: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Fastidious
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of oneself
Conceited
Scarce
Example: Resources are becoming scarce in the mountains.
To deliberately try to make someone angry.
Provoke
Engross
Example: Hopefully the plastic keys will engross the crying baby for a while.
What is the word for: Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient.
Deficient
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
Ostentatious
Conceited
Example: John is looking in the mirror at himself all the time; he's so conceited.
To try very hard to do or achieve something.
Endeavor
Benevolence
Example: Paula's benevolence is one of her best qualities.
Use this word in a sentence: Amiable
Example: Only a person with an amiable personality should work as a caregiver in a nursing home.
The quality of being well meaning; kindness.
Benevolence
Ostentatious
Example: Even though Larry has a gigantic art collection, he does not present it in an ostentatious manner to everyone who enters his home.
Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Amiable
Deficient
Example: We were unable to win the election because we had a deficient amount of votes.
Use this word in a sentence: Fastidious
Example: California is particularly fastidious in ensuring that drivers can see the current state of a traffic light.