Abstract
Anything that exists as a thought or theory only is considered abstract. The opposite of abstract is what we find in the real world and can perceive with our senses, e.g. touch, smell, or taste. Abstract as a characteristic, could indicate a talent for navigating and working with one’s own world of thought and theories, and for recognising, conceiving, and developing things. 

Analytical
Analysing things means dissecting them, intellectually at first, and then possibly in reality. An analysis is not run just like that, at random, it follows a well thought out procedure. The goal, usually, is to find out, what components there are to something. If you go about things analytically, you would like to find out how those components correlate, and maybe, whether they work on their own.

Compassionate
Compassionate people have a gift for putting themselves in the shoes of others, specifically of someone who may not be doing well. They sympathise with the emotional state of others and show them that they care. They let them know that they are there for them and understand them and their situation. Compassion is more of an attitude, and does not necessarily result in a direct act – in the form of practical help, for instance.

Complex
Things that consist of multiple parts which in turn are intertwined are referred to as complex. We use complex as a way of describing a person who is able to think multi-dimensionally, who recognises how systems consisting of multiple elements are made up and work; a person who, when looking at a pile of information, can identify the relevant piece that will help solve a problem. In case of a malfunction, for instance, or when improvement is needed, this person will systematically develop a solution.

Concrete
There are people who live in their own fantasy world and imagine what could be. Others, by contrast, prefer being concrete and dealing with things that exist in the real world, things they can touch, measure, or express by means of figures. If they express an idea or point, they do it factually and unambiguously. They get to the point, straightforwardly. 

Conscientious
Conscientious people are careful, precise, and purposeful in whatever they do. In particular, they monitor themselves while doing it. They fulfil obligations. Their conscience demands high standards of their behaviour, and they intend to meet these standards with self-discipline.

Constant
Things that remain the same for a longer period of time are considered constant. But you could also use the term to describe a person, mostly when referring to his or her solid character. Constant people are not inclined to react erratically or to change their opinions on the spur of the moment. They are not easily dissuaded, but stay on course. They deliver what they promise and do not suddenly abandon a task they had promised to complete.

Creative
The notion of creativity describes a person’s ability to be imaginative and inventive. Creativity does not only exist in the realm of art. People can be creative in all kinds of areas, e.g. when furnishing their rooms or when putting together an outfit.

Critical
Critical minds do not take all they get to see at face value. They scrutinise everything and everyone. They examine and assess rigorously and let themselves be guided by precise rules, norms, inputs, or by scientific or artistic standards.

Dependable 
In everyday language, the term dependable is used whenever something works at all times, especially when it truly matters. A dependable person is also expected to be there when he or she is needed, that he or she observes rules, and is tidy.

Determined
Sometimes it is not easy to live up to a goal we have set at some point. The work involved may become tedious or boring, or maybe new tempting options appear. Determined people defy such obstacles. They stay on course and never lose sight of the initial goal. Unwaveringly, they look for the best way to get there. They are persistent in their effort and remain determined until they achieve it.

Effective
Being effective means to proceed in a way that produces a goal as intended. Any deviation from a set goal indicates that the work has been done less than effective. Effective people have the ability to complete a task just as they had planned. They specialise in achieving goals in a pinpoint manner.

Empathetic
Strictly speaking, empathetic comprises a package of three abilities. Usually, people will use them subconsciously and simultaneously when dealing with other people:
1. a healthy awareness of their own feelings and needs;
2. an ability and readiness to project oneself in the feelings, thoughts, and motives of others;
3. an ability to react appropriately to another person.

Flexible
Flexible people have no problem adjusting to changing circumstances or requirements in their environment. They are versatile in their thinking and agile in their decisions.

Imaginative
Imaginative people possess great fantasy and a great power of imagination. They conjure new thought scenarios in their mind, effortlessly and at all times. With the help of their imagination they can visualise episodes of the past and the future that have not (yet) occurred. They can think their way into stories and worlds that escape rational thinking, and in which current laws of nature do not apply. They can imagine anything, come up with a concept in the form of images, language, and also logic. Anything created with the help of imagination contains new ideas.

Independent
Independent as a characteristic, in principle, refers to the fact that a person or a thing is not influenced or determined by anything. Independent people are footloose and fancy-free. They can make their own decisions. Freedom, however, always involves self-responsibility. If a person is called independent in a positive sense, he or she is considered a freethinker, self-determined, self-reliant, and autonomous.

Instructing
People instructing others introduce them to a task, and show or teach them how it can be completed. A person being instructed is given a lot of attention during this process. He or she is “taken by the hand” in order to learn. An instruction can also involve getting someone to become active.

Inventive
A new, original, ingenious thought is considered an idea. Before an idea comes up, there is usually a problem to be solved or a task to be completed. The idea is the mental draft for a solution. Inventive people produce many such drafts. They have a gift for artistic, intellectual, or similar forms of ingenuity.

Logical
Logical people think in a structured manner. They start with a given statement or situation and reflect the coherent consequence. The result of their thought process is often the outcome of a chain of consecutive conclusions and cannot be characterised as a spontaneous idea. Logical people are therefore usually able to justify their conclusion or opinion step by step. When drawing conclusions, they follow rules, set in a game or by mathematics, for instance.

Methodical
You can complete a task by simply getting started and figuring out your next step as you go, constantly reflecting about what has to be done next. Or you could try and think of a tried and tested solution, a method that you could apply or that would structure the work that needs to be done. Methodical people choose the latter. They use systematic concepts, knowledge, and know-how to reach their goal safely.

Objective
Objective people have the ability to focus their argument on elements that are genuinely related to the matter or cause at hand. They neither deviate nor embellish their point. Instead, they concentrate on the subject or the facts that are up for discussion. Because they are very good at regulating their emotions if need be, objective people often appear to be concentrated and calm in their demeanour. Sometimes they may even seem somewhat aloof. 

Open-minded
Open-minded people are alert, receptive, and open to information provided by their environment. They show an interest for what happens around them, and they are open for new things, suggestions, and inspirations.

Persevering
Persevering people keep at what they want to achieve, even if it takes a long time, or is demanding and difficult.

Precise
In everyday language, the term precision is used to express that something is particularly exact or done particularly accurately. Precision used in the context of work, describes a job that is done accurately, and with great care in every detail. Precise language requires us to be concise in the way we talk about things, and to describe them in a clear and unambiguous manner. Used as a technical term, precision refers to anything that does not change, but works in exactly the same manner or only with very minor changes, even with constant repetition. Precise people function with this particular accuracy.

Realistic
Realistic people perceive and observe their environment as it is. They do not embellish it, neither in their mind, nor their language. They work with what is there instead of what might be. They primarily orientate themselves by what can be seen and measured. They cannot be fooled into presenting things in a better – or less favourable – light than they are in reality.

Social
Social people commit themselves to the common good. They serve the community and promote human relationships. They practice charity and champion acts and behaviours that help, protect, and support vulnerable members of society. In general, anything that is related to the coexistence of people in a state and a society is referred to as social.

Spontaneous
Spontaneous acts are not based on sophisticated planning but on a sudden impulse in a given situation. A spontaneous person follows, a reflex, an idea, a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Strategic
The term strategic has its roots in ancient Greece (8th to 2nd century before Christ). Generals and military leaders were referred to as strategists. They determined the course of action in a battle. Their decisions had to be well thought-out and far-sighted. They had to consider as many influencing variables as possible. Their thinking and their acts were all geared towards long-term goals. Today, you no longer have to be a general to be considered strategic. But a strategic approach is still systematic, long-term, target-oriented, integrating many influencing variables, deliberative, calculated, prudently worked out, and well planned. 

Understanding
Understanding something is an intellectual rather than an emotional act. People who are understanding are prepared and able to put themselves in the shoes of others. They can see the reasons for a person’s ending up in a given situation. An example: A teacher can see why a student just got a bad grade. The student may have been ill prior to the test. The bad grade cannot be changed. But the teacher can still be understanding towards the student and give him or her a chance to make up for the bad grade by reviewing the subject material perhaps.

Versatile
People are considered versatile, if they are interested in a multitude of things, or when they have many abilities.