McCarthy Unit 19: Observing others: character traits

When it comes to compliments, Sally is so ___________ that she could make a rock blush.

• taciturn

• effusive

• haughty

The children were so ___________ at the birthday party that they bounced off the walls like pinballs.

• reserved

• excited

• aloof

Martin was so ___________ that he could talk the bark off a tree.

• garrulous

• modest

• conscientious

Lucy was so ___________ that she bought a house on a whim without even seeing it in person.

• impulsive

• diffident

• self-important

Joe was so ___________ that he spent his entire paycheck on a single lottery ticket.

• impetuous

• self-important

• conscientious

The salesman was so ___________ that he practically begged his customers to buy his product.

• gullible

• introverted

• pushy

Kevin was so ___________ that he could be mistaken for a statue.

• aloof

• approachable

• flirtatious

The cat was so ___________ that it acted like it was doing its owner a favor by letting her pet it.

• conceited

• unapproachable

• effusive

Emma was so ___________ that even a porcupine would feel comfortable getting closer to her.

• haughty

• modest

• approachable

Tom was so ___________ that he could barely make eye contact with anyone.

• diffident

• disdainful

• extroverted