| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | adversarial | confrontational and oppositional |
| 2. | aggressive | forceful and pushy |
| 3. | analytical | focused on examination and reasoning |
| 4. | animated | full of visible energy |
| 5. | articulate | clearly and effectively expressed |
| 6. | assertive | confident and direct |
| 7. | awkward | socially uncomfortable or uneasy |
| 8. | balanced | fairly covering both sides |
| 9. | biased | showing unfair preference |
| 10. | blunt | very direct and possibly harsh |
| 11. | boring | dull and uninteresting |
| 12. | brief | short in length |
| 13. | candid | honest and straightforward |
| 14. | challenging | difficult but stimulating |
| 15. | chaotic | confused and disorderly |
| 16. | closed | not open or expressive |
| 17. | coherent | clear and logically connected |
| 18. | comfortable | making participants feel at ease |
| 19. | conversational | like a natural conversation |
| 20. | courteous | polite and considerate |
| 21. | detailed | including many specifics |
| 22. | difficult | hard to handle or answer |
| 23. | direct | straightforward and clear |
| 24. | disjointed | lacking smooth connection |
| 25. | dismissive | showing little respect or interest |
| 26. | dynamic | energetic and changing |
| 27. | editorial | reflecting opinion or viewpoint |
| 28. | effective | successful in achieving its purpose |
| 29. | eloquent | fluent and persuasive |
| 30. | empathetic | showing understanding of feelings |
| 31. | engaging | interesting and attention-holding |
| 32. | evasive | avoiding direct answers |
| 33. | fair | just and impartial |
| 34. | fast-paced | moving quickly and actively |
| 35. | fluent | smooth and easy in speech |
| 36. | focused | centered on key topics |
| 37. | forced | unnatural and pressured |
| 38. | formal | official and serious in tone |
| 39. | frank | open and honest |
| 40. | friendly | warm and approachable |
| 41. | general | broad rather than specific |
| 42. | guarded | careful and restrained |
| 43. | halting | stopping and starting awkwardly |
| 44. | hesitant | slow and uncertain |
| 45. | hostile | openly unfriendly or aggressive |
| 46. | humorous | funny or amusing |
| 47. | impersonal | lacking warmth or personal touch |
| 48. | inarticulate | poorly or unclearly expressed |
| 49. | incisive | sharp and intelligently focused |
| 50. | informal | casual and relaxed in style |
| 51. | insightful | revealing deep understanding |
| 52. | intense | very serious and concentrated |
| 53. | intimate | deeply personal and close |
| 54. | investigative | aimed at uncovering facts |
| 55. | journalistic | like a reporter’s questioning |
| 56. | lengthy | long in duration |
| 57. | lighthearted | cheerful and not serious |
| 58. | lively | full of energy and interest |
| 59. | measured | careful and controlled |
| 60. | natural | easy and genuine in flow |
| 61. | nerve-racking | extremely anxiety-inducing |
| 62. | nervous | anxious and uneasy |
| 63. | neutral | not taking sides |
| 64. | objective | based on facts, not feelings |
| 65. | off-the-record | not for public reporting |
| 66. | on-the-record | for public quotation or use |
| 67. | one-sided | favoring only one perspective |
| 68. | open | willing to share freely |
| 69. | organized | well arranged and orderly |
| 70. | perceptive | showing keen understanding |
| 71. | personal | involving individual feelings or life |
| 72. | playful | light and joking |
| 73. | pointed | direct and sharply focused |
| 74. | probing | searching deeply for details |
| 75. | professional | appropriate and businesslike |
| 76. | prying | too curious about private matters |
| 77. | rambling | wandering without clear direction |
| 78. | rapid-fire | very quick and successive |
| 79. | reassuring | making someone feel less worried |
| 80. | reflective | thoughtful and self-examining |
| 81. | relaxed | calm and at ease |
| 82. | respectful | showing politeness and regard |
| 83. | revealing | showing important information |
| 84. | rigorous | thorough and demanding |
| 85. | searching | carefully seeking deeper truth |
| 86. | semi-structured | partly planned, partly flexible |
| 87. | smooth | proceeding without problems |
| 88. | stilted | unnaturally stiff or formal |
| 89. | stressful | causing pressure or anxiety |
| 90. | structured | organized with set questions |
| 91. | subjective | influenced by personal feelings |
| 92. | superficial | lacking depth or detail |
| 93. | tactful | careful not to offend |
| 94. | tense | strained and nervous |
| 95. | thorough | complete and detailed |
| 96. | thoughtful | showing careful consideration |
| 97. | uncomfortable | causing unease or embarrassment |
| 98. | unstructured | free-flowing and loosely planned |
| 99. | warm | kind and friendly in tone |
| 100. | welcoming | making someone feel accepted |
