Heroes & Noble Characters
11+ Vocabulary Poster
Brave & Strong

Courageous
Brave and fearless.
Brave, Valiant, Heroic
Cowardly, Timid, Fearful
"The courageous knight charged the dragon without hesitation."

Intrepid
Fearless and adventurous.
Dauntless, Daring, Bold
Timid, Cautious, Afraid
"The intrepid explorer mapped the darkest corners of the deep cave."

Tenacious
Not giving up; persistent.
Determined, Resolute, Unyielding
Irresolute, Yielding, Surrendering
"With tenacious grip, she held on to the cliff edge until help arrived."

Indomitable
Impossible to defeat.
Invincible, Unbeatable, Unconquerable
Submissive, Weak, Defeatable
"The hero's indomitable spirit inspired everyone to keep fighting."

Resilient
Able to bounce back quickly.
Tough, Flexible, Buoyant
Fragile, Vulnerable, Weak
"After failing her first test, the resilient student studied twice as hard and passed."
Smart & Wise

Astute
Shrewd and clever.
Sharp, Perceptive, Intelligent
Foolish, Stupid, Ignorant
"The astute detective noticed the tiny clue everyone else missed."

Meticulous
Very careful and precise.
Thorough, Painstaking, Exact
Careless, Sloppy, Slapdash
"He was meticulous in checking the parachute before the jump."

Prudent
Wise and cautious.
Sensible, Careful, Judicious
Reckless, Foolish, Rash
"It was prudent to pack extra water for the long desert trek."

Sagacious
Having good judgment; wise.
Wise, Clever, Insightful
Foolish, Ignorant, Unwise
"The sagacious elder guided the village through the harshest winter."

Diligence
Careful and persistent effort.
Hard work, Earnestness, Assiduity
Laziness, Negligence, Sloth
"Her diligence in practicing the piano led to a flawless performance."
Kind & Compassionate

Benevolent
Kind and well-meaning.
Kind, Caring, Generous
Malevolent, Cruel, Unkind
"The benevolent king lowered taxes so his people could buy more food."

Altruistic
Unselfishly concerned for others.
Selfless, Philanthropic, Charitable
Selfish, Egotistical, Greedy
"It was an altruistic act to donate her prize money to the orphanage."

Empathetic
Understanding others' feelings.
Compassionate, Sympathetic, Understanding
Callous, Insensitive, Unfeeling
"The empathetic nurse held the frightened child's hand."

Magnanimous
Generous or forgiving.
Generous, Noble, Forgiving
Petty, Vindictive, Mean
"The magnanimous victor helped his defeated rival to his feet."

Philanthropic
Seeking to promote welfare.
Charitable, Humanitarian, Generous
Misanthropic, Selfish, Stingy
"The philanthropic billionaire built three new schools in the city."
Noble & Energetic

Chivalrous
Courteous and gallant.
Gallant, Polite, Honorable
Rude, Boorish, Cowardly
"The chivalrous hero laid his cloak over the puddle for the lady."

Conscientious
Wishing to do what is right.
Diligent, Honest, Principled
Irresponsible, Careless, Unprincipled
"The conscientious student always double-checked his homework before submitting it."

Exuberant
Full of energy and excitement.
Cheerful, Joyous, Enthusiastic
Gloomy, Sullen, Depressed
"The exuberant puppy bounded around the garden with limitless energy."

Gregarious
Fond of company; sociable.
Sociable, Outgoing, Friendly
Introverted, Reclusive, Unsocial
"The gregarious boy easily made friends with everyone on his first day at school."

Vibrant
Full of energy and life.
Lively, Spirited, Energetic
Dull, Lifeless, Pale
"She brought a vibrant energy to the room that made everyone smile."