sociable, thoughtful, determined, arrogant, realistic: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Upper-Intermediate set 36. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. sociable · adjective/ˈsoʊʃəb(ə)l/

   friendly and enjoying being with people

   Liz was a very sociable person but for the past few years she had become very reclusive due to her health.

   Synonyms: outgoing, social, friendly

   Origin: mid 16th century: from French, or from Latin sociabilis, from sociare ‘unite’, from socius ‘companion’

2. thoughtful · adjective/ˈθɔtf(ə)l/

   showing consideration for other people's feelings and well-being

   My mom is such a thoughtful person that even in her sickness she still thinks of her friends and family before herself.

   Synonyms: considerate, attentive

3. determined · adjective/dəˈtərmənd/

   strongly motivated to succeed

   Talent is not enough it's important to be determined and work towards your goal in a motivated way.

   Synonyms: decisive, purposeful

4. arrogant · adjective/ˈɛrəɡənt/

   thinking that you are smarter, more important or more skillful than other people

   While Jerry was trying to compensate for undervaluing himself, he did not realize that he became overly confident and even arrogant.

   Synonyms: cocky

   Origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin arrogant- ‘claiming for oneself’, from the verb arrogare (see arrogate)

5. realistic · adjective/ˌriəˈlɪstɪk/

   showing awareness and acceptance of reality

   You have to be realistic about where you are in life, your ambitions and your desires.

   Synonyms: down-to-earth, sensible, reasonable