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Romance / 16 Personality Traits And What They Mean by Socialsunny14(m): 9:35pm On Nov 19, 2018
Have you ever got muddled over the meaning of masochist, misogynist or misanthrope?
Puzzled over the word perspicacious? Or wondered what on earth it means to be obstreperous?
Here is a list of words used to describe the plethora of personalities.
1. Introvert
An introvert is shy and reticent. They steer clear of social situations where possible, preferring to spend time on their own. An introverted person is more inclined to focus on their own thoughts and feelings rather than look outwards.
2. Extrovert
In contrast, if you are an extrovert you are outgoing and confident in sociable situations. You are often the life and soul of the party; the one that offers to do that big presentation at work; the person who holds court at the dinner table and the first to grab the mic at a karaoke night.
3. Narcissistic
If you can’t tear yourself away from the mirror, and have an excessive interest in and admiration of your own physical appearance, then you could be described as narcissistic. The term originates from Greek mythology, where the young Narcissus fell in love with his own image reflected in a pool of water.
4. Altruistic
Desperate to help others, without worrying about the impact on yourself?
You’re being altruistic. Being altruistic is the opposite of selfish; it’s having a selfless concern for the wellbeing of others.
5. Misanthropic
If you are misanthropic, you’re not a fan of other people. In fact you have and display an active dislike of your fellow human.
Charles Dickens’s miserly character Scrooge is a famous misanthrope. Bah humbug!
6. Sadistic
A sadist derives pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.
We might describe a brutal killer as sadistic.
7. Masochistic
A masochist will take pleasure in pain and their own suffering, or at least seem to.
You might describe a friend who chooses to run ultra marathons as a masochist!
8. Misogynistic
The “me too” movement has propelled this word into the foreground. If you are misogynistic then, quite simply, you dislike, despise, or are strongly prejudiced against women.
9. Phlegmatic
A phlegmatic person doesn’t get emotional or excited about things easily. They keep calm in dangerous or frightening situations. The word has evolved from the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates’s theory of the Four Humors. He believed that the mood of a person was governed by the balance of four different fluids in the body, each one associated with a different temperament. Lots of phlegm led to a calm and reasonable disposition!
10. Melancholic
This is another of Hippocrates’s four temperaments – one that he thought was governed by “black bile”! Although modern science may have thrown that out of the window, the meaning associated with the adjective still stands. A melancholic person feels or expresses a pensive sadness.
11. Jocose
Jocose is an adjective that's used to describe someone who's in a good mood.
If you are jocose you are cheerful, humorous and up for a laugh.
12. Obstreperous
If you are obstreperous you are refusing to behave in a reasonable way and probably protesting loudly. You are noisy and difficult to control. A teacher might describe a particularly unruly child as obstreperous.
13. Perspicacious
Are you quick at noticing, understanding, or judging things accurately? Then you are perspicacious. You are able to determine, speedily, what people and situations are really like. (A useful quality when you’re embarking on lots of online dating.)
14. Indefatigable
This describes someone who remains determined and energetic in trying to achieve something – and who is never willing to admit defeat. They never get tired of the task at hand.
15. Neurotic
This is a word we use to describe someone who gets frightened and worried about things that we might consider unimportant.
16. Irascible
If you are easily provoked, and become angry at the flick of a switch, then you could be described as irascible. It means you are quick-tempered, tetchy or touchy.
In All in the Mind...
So which of these are you?
Literature / 16 Personality Traits And What They Mean by Socialsunny14(m): 9:21pm On Nov 19, 2018
Have you ever got muddled over the meaning of masochist, misogynist or misanthrope?
Puzzled over the word perspicacious? Or wondered what on earth it means to be obstreperous?
Here is a list of words used to describe the plethora of personalities.
1. Introvert
An introvert is shy and reticent. They steer clear of social situations where possible, preferring to spend time on their own. An introverted person is more inclined to focus on their own thoughts and feelings rather than look outwards.
2. Extrovert
In contrast, if you are an extrovert you are outgoing and confident in sociable situations. You are often the life and soul of the party; the one that offers to do that big presentation at work; the person who holds court at the dinner table and the first to grab the mic at a karaoke night.
3. Narcissistic
If you can’t tear yourself away from the mirror, and have an excessive interest in and admiration of your own physical appearance, then you could be described as narcissistic. The term originates from Greek mythology, where the young Narcissus fell in love with his own image reflected in a pool of water.
4. Altruistic
Desperate to help others, without worrying about the impact on yourself?
You’re being altruistic. Being altruistic is the opposite of selfish; it’s having a selfless concern for the wellbeing of others.
5. Misanthropic
If you are misanthropic, you’re not a fan of other people. In fact you have and display an active dislike of your fellow human.
Charles Dickens’s miserly character Scrooge is a famous misanthrope. Bah humbug!
6. Sadistic
A sadist derives pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.
We might describe a brutal killer as sadistic.
7. Masochistic
A masochist will take pleasure in pain and their own suffering, or at least seem to.
You might describe a friend who chooses to run ultra marathons as a masochist!
8. Misogynistic
The “me too” movement has propelled this word into the foreground. If you are misogynistic then, quite simply, you dislike, despise, or are strongly prejudiced against women.
9. Phlegmatic
A phlegmatic person doesn’t get emotional or excited about things easily. They keep calm in dangerous or frightening situations. The word has evolved from the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates’s theory of the Four Humors. He believed that the mood of a person was governed by the balance of four different fluids in the body, each one associated with a different temperament. Lots of phlegm led to a calm and reasonable disposition!
10. Melancholic
This is another of Hippocrates’s four temperaments – one that he thought was governed by “black bile”! Although modern science may have thrown that out of the window, the meaning associated with the adjective still stands. A melancholic person feels or expresses a pensive sadness.
11. Jocose
Jocose is an adjective that's used to describe someone who's in a good mood.
If you are jocose you are cheerful, humorous and up for a laugh.
12. Obstreperous
If you are obstreperous you are refusing to behave in a reasonable way and probably protesting loudly. You are noisy and difficult to control. A teacher might describe a particularly unruly child as obstreperous.
13. Perspicacious
Are you quick at noticing, understanding, or judging things accurately? Then you are perspicacious. You are able to determine, speedily, what people and situations are really like. (A useful quality when you’re embarking on lots of online dating.)
14. Indefatigable
This describes someone who remains determined and energetic in trying to achieve something – and who is never willing to admit defeat. They never get tired of the task at hand.
15. Neurotic
This is a word we use to describe someone who gets frightened and worried about things that we might consider unimportant.
16. Irascible
If you are easily provoked, and become angry at the flick of a switch, then you could be described as irascible. It means you are quick-tempered, tetchy or touchy.
Its All in the Mind...
So which of these are you?

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Literature / Re: Countless (a story of Sex, Betrayal and vengeance) by Darousmart Emmanuel. by Socialsunny14(m): 11:53pm On Nov 18, 2018
"erm...yes...but not everyday o... Sometimes six days in one week...." Ah! Na wen that one start, no wonder Doris no fit survive the PRESSURE.. LOL
Politics / Re: INEC: 2,045 Pvcs Stolen In Akwa Ibom by Socialsunny14(m): 2:51pm On Nov 13, 2018
Apc newspaper make ona come hear dis one, akpabio is at it again
Video Games And Gadgets For Sale / Re: Hacked 120 Gig Ps3 Slim With 2 Control Pads And Installed Games For Sale. by Socialsunny14(m): 11:17am On Nov 13, 2018
So where are you now
Politics / Re: What Nuhu Ribadu Wrote About Atiku In 2010 When He Was EFCC Chairman by Socialsunny14(m): 10:01am On Nov 13, 2018
As the saying goes: If you are in APC you are a thief, if you leave you are named, all are thieves but few are named. Pls bring back our corruption

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Literature / Re: Countless (a story of Sex, Betrayal and vengeance) by Darousmart Emmanuel. by Socialsunny14(m): 9:48am On Nov 13, 2018
adamsbadoo:
grin 22yrs and she's still a girl friend..AM DIE ,.
no need just take us to see shango the gawd of thunder

Politics / Re: Nigerians Made The Mistake Of Voting For Buhari - Fayose by Socialsunny14(m): 5:16pm On Nov 10, 2018
The last time Nigeria experienced economic recession was during the time of Buhari as Millitary head, today he is a president and we entered recession. And you say it is coincidence.
Literature / Re: Countless (a story of Sex, Betrayal and vengeance) by Darousmart Emmanuel. by Socialsunny14(m): 7:01pm On Nov 09, 2018
As a Son of thunder, fainting is not ur portion
Politics / Re: Atiku Approves N33,000 Minimum Wage For All 100,000 Staff On His Payroll by Socialsunny14(m): 7:36pm On Nov 08, 2018
Question of the day..

Politics / Re: Atiku Approves N33,000 Minimum Wage For All 100,000 Staff On His Payroll by Socialsunny14(m): 7:32pm On Nov 08, 2018
How can he pay Such a small amount for a worker, wen we are spending 3.5m for feeding alone for zaki.. If u think say i dey lie ask lie mohamed

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