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Understanding Benevolent and Related Character Traits

This text explores a range of character traits, emphasizing benevolence, compassion, and generosity. It defines key terms such as "benevolent," "complimentary," and "forthright," along with their synonyms, providing clarity on their meanings. The significance of understanding these traits in social interactions is highlighted, showcasing the impact of qualities like sympathy, objectivity, and serenity on relationships. It also touches on contrasting traits like condescending, haughty, and pessimistic, illustrating how a mix of positive and negative characteristics shapes human behavior.

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Understanding Benevolent and Related Character Traits

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  1. Tone Words Zach Montoya 4th period 3-21-11

  2. Benevolent • Benevolent-Characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings. • Synonym-Nice

  3. Compassionate • Compassionate-To care for others. • Synonym-Understanding

  4. Complimentary • Complimentary-Something given or supplied without charge. • Synonym-Polite

  5. Forthright • Forthright-A straight course or path. • Synonym-Directly

  6. Serene • Serene-Tranquillity. • Synonym- Comfortable

  7. Sympathetic • Sympathetic-Acting or affected by. • Synonym- Considerate.

  8. Objective • Objective-Something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish. • Synonym-Intention.

  9. Bewildered • Bewildered-Completely puzzled or confused. • Synonym-Surprised.

  10. Condescending • Condescending-Showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority. • Synonym- Snobbish.

  11. Desolate • Desolate-Barren or laid waste. • Synonym-Destroyed.

  12. Haughty • Haughty-Disdainfully proud. • Synonym-Conceited.

  13. Indignant • Indignant-Expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust. • Synonym-Annoyed.

  14. Melancholy • Melancholy-A gloomy state of mind. • Synonym-Desperation.

  15. Mocking • Mocking-A contemptuous or derisive imitative action or speech. • Synonym-Insulting.

  16. Ominous • Ominous-Portending evil or harm. • Synonym-Dangerous.

  17. Pessimistic • Pessimistic-Gloomy. • Synonym-Depressed.

  18. Severe • Severe-Serious or stern in manner or appearance. • Synonym-Overbearing.

  19. Solemn • Solemn-Grave, sober, or mirthless. • Synonym-Overwhelming.

  20. Somber • Somber-Dark and dull. • Synonym-Obscure.

  21. Suspicious • Suspicious- tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior. • Synonym- apprehensive

  22. Irreverent • Irreverent-not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply. • Synonym- contemptuous

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