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Etymologizing Character Traits (Invest in yourself and what makes you, you!)

Etymologizing Character Traits (Invest in yourself and what makes you, you!)

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1. Ambitious: having a strong desire to achieve success or a particular goal; eager for advancement or success. (Etymology: from Latin ambitionem, “a desire for honor or fame”)

2. Inquisitive: having a strong desire or interest to learn or know more. (Etymology: from Latin inquisitivus, “seeking knowledge”)

3. Resilient: able to recover quickly from adversity, hardship, or change. (Etymology: from Latin resilire, “to rebound or spring back”)

4. Independent: not dependent on or controlled by another person or organization; self-directed. (Etymology: from Latin independens, “not dependent”)

5. Resourceful: having the ability to find quick and clever solutions to problems. (Etymology: from Latin resourcere, “to have recourse to”)

6. Innovative: introducing or using new ideas or methods. (Etymology: from Latin innovare, “to renew or change”)

7. Determined: having the intention or decision to do something, regardless of obstacles. (Etymology: from Latin determinare, “to settle or decide”)

8. Adaptable: able to adjust to new or different conditions. (Etymology: from Latin adaptare, “to fit or make suitable”)

9. Charismatic: having a natural charm or appeal that attracts people. (Etymology: from Greek charisma, “a divinely conferred gift or power”)

10. Conscientious: acting in accordance with principles of right and wrong; scrupulously honest and reliable. (Etymology: from Latin conscientia, “knowledge within oneself”)

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1. Assertive: Confidently aggressive or self-assured. 

  • Assertive: From the Latin "assertus," meaning to affirm.

2. Compassionate: Showing sympathy and understanding for others.

  • Compassionate: From the Latin "compati," meaning to suffer with.

3. Considerate: Thoughtful of the feelings and wishes of other people.

  • Considerate: From the Latin "considerare," meaning to look at carefully.

4. Dependable: Someone who is reliable and trustworthy.

  • Dependable: From the Old French "dependre," meaning to trust.

5. Driven: Determined and motivated to achieve a goal.

  • Driven: From the Old English "drīfan," meaning to push forward.

6. Energetic: Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

  • Energetic: From the Greek "energēs," meaning active.

7. Flexible: Willing to change or compromise.

  •  Flexible: From the Latin "flexibilis," meaning able to bend.

8. Generous: Willing to give more of something than is necessary or expected.

  • Generous: From the Latin "generosus," meaning noble.

9. Hardworking: Diligent and committed to completing tasks.

  • Hardworking: From the Old English "hārdwyrcan," meaning to labor.

10. Honest: Truthful and sincere.

  • Honest: From the Old English "hōnest," meaning honorable.

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