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1. Describing Characters Words to Know and Use

2. humble modest or meek in spirit or manner : not proud or bold Synonyms: demure, lowly, meek, modest, retiring, unassuming, unpretentious

3. brave feeling or displaying no fear Synonym: courageous, heroic,

4. courageous feeling or showing no fear Synonym: brave

5. serious 1. acting thoughtful or quiet 2. not joking or funny Synonyms: earnest, solemn

6. funny causing or intended to cause laughter Related words: silly, goofy

7. studious Liking to study; ex: a studiouschildAdetermined purpose; made a studious effort to obey the rules

8. intelligent • Someone who is very smart; an intelligentstudent • A person making good choices; Tom made an intelligentdecision. Synonyms: intelligent, clever, alert, quick-witted

9. honest Free from lying or trickery Synonyms: truthful, genuine, trustworthy,

10. mischievous 1: harming or intended to do harm; mischievous gossip2: causing or tending to cause minor injury or annoyance; a mischievouspuppy

11. friendly showing kindly interest and goodwill

12. demanding To ask or call for with authority:claim as one's Synonyms: bossy, domineering

13. bossy A person who likes to order people around. Synonym: domineering

14. gentle Not harsh, stern or rough Synonyms: soft, mild, docile

15. loving To hold dear, to treat with love and care Synonym: cherish

16. proud Having or displaying excessive self-esteem. When a person has a high opinion of themselves.

17. humorous Full of fun, expressing humor Synonyms: funny

18. adventurous Ready to take risks or to deal with the new and unknown Synonym: daring

19. wild Being out of control Synonyms: uncontrolled

20. sad Not happy Synonyms: depressed

21. hardworking Willing to work extremely hard Synonyms: industrious, diligent

22. messy Not neat Synonyms: untidy, cluttered,

23. resourceful To be able to deal well with new or difficult situations

24. timid Feeling or showing a lack of courage or self-confidence Synonym: shy

25. neat Being orderly and clean Synonym: tidy

26. stubborn Hard to convince, persuade, or move , also having a firm idea or purpose Synonyms: determined, obstinate

27. shy Easily frightened or not feeling comfortable around people : not wanting or able to call attention to oneself Synonym: timid

28. joyful Feeling, causing, or showing joy and happiness

29. loyal Faithfulness to the government, to a person, or to a cause or ideal

30. bold Willing to meet danger or take risks. Showing a daring spirit. Standing out in a very noticeable way. Synonyms: daring, conspicuous, impudent, saucy

31. cooperative Willing to cooperate

32. gullible Easily deceived or cheated

33. daring To have enough courage : be bold enough to challenge to perform an action especially as a proof of courage. To face boldly. Synonym: bold,

34. lovable Having qualities that tend to make one loved

35. handsome Looking good Synonyms: beautiful, elegant, good-looking

36. dainty Small and delicately made, sweet like a tiny, tasty pastry Synonyms: petite, tiny

37. ambitious An eager desire for social standing, fame, or power. The desire to achieve or succeed at a particular goal.

38. caring To feel interest or concern. To give care to others. Synonyms: mothering, nurturing

39. busy Involved in action : actively at work Synonyms: industrious, diligent

40. quiet The quality or state of being silent Synonym: calm, still, silent

41. carefree Free from care Synonyms: lighthearted

42. lazy Not willing to act or work. Moving slowly Synonyms: indolent, sluggish

43. curious Eager to learn or attracting attention by being strange or unusual Synonyms: inquisitive, prying

44. selfish Taking care of oneself without thought for others Synonyms: self-centered

45. patriotic Having or showing patriotism Synonym: loyalist

46. witty Talented for making clever and usually amusing remarks Synonyms: Intelligent, clever, sharp, amusing

47. unselfish Not selfish. Giving to others. Synonyms: generous

48. fun-loving Enjoying a good time Synonyms: cheerful, amusing

49. fighter Someone who fights or fights for something Synonyms: ruffian or advocate

50. generous Free in giving or sharing Synonym: bounteous, charitable, openhanded, unselfish, unsparing

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