What does extrovert mean?
Word: Extrovert
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Extrovert means a lively person who enjoys being with other people and talking to them.
Synonyms: socialiser, mixer
Antonyms: introvert
How do you spell extrovert?
Syllables: ex - tro - vert
Tricky part: The middle is tro with an o, and the end is vert with an e. Students write extrovart or mix up the o.
Watch out for: extrovart, extrovurt, ekstrovert
Memory tip: Extro means outward and vert means turn: an extrovert turns outward towards people, while an introvert turns inward.
Extrovert in a sentence
Example 1: Aryan is such an extrovert that he made five new friends on the first day of camp.
Example 2: An extrovert often enjoys group projects more than working alone.
Example 3: Her sister is quiet, but she herself is a cheerful extrovert.
Fun Fact
The words extrovert and introvert were made popular about a hundred years ago by the Swiss doctor Carl Jung, who studied the human mind.
Practise the CREST Way
Word Champ
Which statements are true?
1. An extrovert usually enjoys parties and meeting new people. 2. An introvert often prefers quiet time alone or with a few friends. 3. An extrovert is someone who avoids talking to strangers.
a) only 1 and 2 are true
b) only 2 and 3 are true
c) all three are true
d) only 1 is true
Show answer
a) only 1 and 2 are true. Statement 3 describes a shy person, which is the opposite of an extrovert.
Jumble Tumble
Choose the correct sequence of the jumbled letters to form a meaningful word:
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a) 643251798
b) 643251978
c) 634251978
d) 463251978
Show answer
b) 643251978. Positions 6, 4, 3, 2, 5, 1, 9, 7 and 8 spell e-x-t-r-o-v-e-r-t.
Word Puzzle
Match the words with their meanings:
1. extrovert 2. volunteer 3. spectator a. a person who watches an event b. a person who offers to help without pay c. a person who loves being with others
a) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
b) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
c) 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
d) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
Show answer
d) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a. An extrovert enjoys company, a volunteer helps for free and a spectator watches.
Spell Spies
Choose the incorrectly spelt word:
a) conversation
b) extrovert
c) reversable
d) anniversary
Show answer
c) reversable. Reversible ends in ible, like visible.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which job might suit an extrovert best?
a) a lighthouse keeper on a rock
b) a night guard in an empty building
c) a researcher working alone
d) a tour guide for large groups
Show answer
d) a tour guide for large groups
2. Which word best describes an extrovert?
a) secretive
b) gloomy
c) outgoing
d) bashful
Show answer
c) outgoing
