True Colors – Word List Active – doing things that involve action or participation Opportunistic – taking advantage of opportunities when they arise Spontaneous – doing things that have not been planned. Sudden or unplanned Parental – acting as a parent toward others Traditional – thinking or talking in a way that has been used for a long time by other Responsible – taking care of a job or task without being reminded to finish. Taking care Authentic – genuine or real – not fake or copied Harmonious – getting along with others. Not disagreeable. Compassionate – feeling or showing concern for someone else Versatile – able to do many different things well Inventive – showing the ability to think of new ideas and ways of doing things. Creative Competent – capable of doing something, skilled Curious – desire to learn or know more about something or someone Conceptual – relates to ideas or concepts. Knowledgeable – having information or knowing and understanding things. Unique – something or someone who is unlike others, different than everyone else Empathetic – feel others emotions or share in their experiences. Communicative – talkative – likes to talk to others Practical – focused on what is likely to succeed rather than what is the best possible Sensible – showing good judgment Dependable – able to be trusted Competitive – strong desire to win or beat an opponent Impetuous – acting quickly and without thought, controlled by emotion Impactful – having a big effect or impact on others Loyal – showing constant support for someone or something else Conservative – believes in traditional practices or values. Organized – arranges in a planned or particular way Devoted – having a strong love or loyalty to someone or something else Warm – feeling or showing friendship and affection Poetic – having a beautiful or graceful quality Realistic – understands things as they are not as they want them to be Open-minded – willing to consider others ideas or opinions Adventuresome – likes to do dangerous or exciting things Theoretical – relates to what is imagined rather than what is real Seeking – searching for something Ingenious – smart or clever, discovers a new way Concerned – having an interest or involvement in something Procedural – focused on doing things in a specific way or order Cooperative – being helpful by doing what one is asked to do Daring – willing to do challenging things, fearless Impulsive – doing things without careful thought or planning Fun – someone how is amusing or enjoyable Tender – loving and gentle, showing affection to others Inspirational – ability to encourage others to do something new or creative Dramatic – attracting other people’s attention, affecting other’s emotions Determined – feeling that you will accomplish something and not allowing anything to stop you Complex – connecting thoughts and ideas in complicated ways Composed – Calm, in control of one’s emotions Philosophical – having a calm attitude toward difficult or unpleasant situations Principled – acting on a strong believe in what is right and wrong Rational – ability to reason or think about things clearly Vivacious – outgoing, happy or lively in a way that attracts others Affectionate – feeling or showing love and compassion toward others Sympathetic – showing concern for someone who is in a bad situation Exciting – someone who causes others to be interested or enthusiastic about something Courageous – brave, showing courage Skillful – having training, knowledge, and experience that is needed to do something well Orderly – arranged or organized in a logical way, someone who is peaceful or well-behaved Conventional – acting in a way that is acceptable to most people, Caring – making an effort to do something correctly, acting in a way that does not harm others