Psychological Profiles

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun Casanova - a man known for seducing women and having numerous love affairs; a smooth and charming lover

  • The renowned Casanova was known for his charm and ability to woo women effortlessly.
  • I heard Jake thinks he's a Casanova, always trying to impress girls with his smooth talk.
  • Don't be fooled by his Casanova act, he's just a player looking for a good time.
  • She's a Casanova when it comes to closing business deals, always sealing the deal with finesse.

noun a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way

  • The despot ruled over the kingdom with an iron fist, suppressing any form of dissent.
  • The despot in charge of the company makes all the decisions without consulting anyone.
  • That despot boss is always breathing down our necks, making sure we're working non-stop.
  • The despot of self-doubt can be just as damaging as any external force holding you back.

noun A person who commits murder, the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.

  • The jury found the defendant guilty of being a murderer.
  • Everyone in town knows he's a murderer.
  • That guy is a straight-up murderer.
  • His betrayal was like a dagger in the back, making him a murderer of trust.

noun a person who displays or demands of others pointlessly precise conformity, fussiness about trivialities, or exaggerated propriety, especially in a self-righteous or irritating manner

  • The professor was often seen as a prig due to his strict adherence to academic rules.
  • Don't be such a prig and just enjoy the party.
  • She's such a prig, always acting like she's better than everyone else.
  • His priggish attitude towards modern art shows his narrow-mindedness.

adverb thoroughly or completely

preposition indicating movement from one side of an opening or location to the other

  • He was a dedicated scientist through and through, always committed to his research.
  • She's a gamer through and through, you can always find her playing video games.
  • He's a skater through and through, he's always shredding at the skate park.
  • She's a romantic through and through, always believing in true love.

noun A person who is actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area

adjective Describing someone or something that is engaged in or likely to engage in violent behavior

  • The police are currently responding to reports of an active shooter in the area.
  • There's news of an active shooter nearby, stay safe!
  • Dude, did you hear about the active shooter situation happening right now?
  • In the world of cybersecurity, an active shooter can be compared to a malicious hacker trying to breach a system.