| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accommodating | willing to adjust for others |
| 2. | adversarial | treating the other side as opponent |
| 3. | aggressive | forceful in a threatening way |
| 4. | articulate | able to express ideas clearly |
| 5. | assertive | confidently expressing demands |
| 6. | astute | quick to understand situations |
| 7. | attentive | paying close attention |
| 8. | awkward | socially uncomfortable or difficult |
| 9. | balanced | fairly weighed on both sides |
| 10. | bilateral | between two sides |
| 11. | bogged down | slowed by complications |
| 12. | calm | free from agitation |
| 13. | candid | openly truthful |
| 14. | civil | polite and not rude |
| 15. | clear | easy to understand |
| 16. | collaborative | working together toward agreement |
| 17. | composed | calm and self-controlled |
| 18. | conciliatory | intended to restore goodwill |
| 19. | constructive | helpful and solution-focused |
| 20. | cooperative | willing to work together |
| 21. | cordial | warm and polite |
| 22. | deadlocked | unable to move forward |
| 23. | deliberate | done with careful thought |
| 24. | delicate | requiring careful handling |
| 25. | determined | showing strong resolve |
| 26. | difficult | hard to resolve |
| 27. | diplomatic | tactful and careful with others |
| 28. | direct | straightforward and plain |
| 29. | drawn-out | continuing longer than expected |
| 30. | empathetic | understanding others’ feelings |
| 31. | engaged | actively involved and attentive |
| 32. | equitable | fair to all sides |
| 33. | exploratory | meant to discover options |
| 34. | face-to-face | happening in person |
| 35. | fair | just and reasonable |
| 36. | firm | strong and not yielding easily |
| 37. | flexible | ready to adapt |
| 38. | focused | concentrating on key issues |
| 39. | formal | following official procedures |
| 40. | fragile | easily damaged or broken |
| 41. | frank | direct and honest |
| 42. | fraught | full of tension or difficulty |
| 43. | goal-oriented | aimed at achieving objectives |
| 44. | gridlocked | blocked by disagreement |
| 45. | guarded | careful about revealing information |
| 46. | hard-nosed | tough and practical |
| 47. | heated | emotionally intense or angry |
| 48. | high-stakes | involving serious consequences |
| 49. | honest | truthful and sincere |
| 50. | hostile | showing opposition or aggression |
| 51. | informal | relaxed and unofficial |
| 52. | integrative | seeking mutual gains |
| 53. | interest-based | centered on underlying interests |
| 54. | international | between nations or countries |
| 55. | lengthy | taking a long time |
| 56. | measured | careful and controlled |
| 57. | messy | complicated and untidy |
| 58. | multilateral | involving several sides |
| 59. | nuanced | showing subtle differences |
| 60. | ongoing | still continuing |
| 61. | open | willing to consider ideas |
| 62. | patient | able to wait calmly |
| 63. | patiently persistent | steady without becoming pushy |
| 64. | persistent | continuing despite difficulty |
| 65. | persuasive | good at convincing others |
| 66. | poised | calm and confident |
| 67. | pragmatic | practical and realistic |
| 68. | principled | guided by fair standards |
| 69. | productive | leading to useful progress |
| 70. | professional | appropriate and businesslike |
| 71. | purposeful | having a clear aim |
| 72. | reasonable | sensible and acceptable |
| 73. | receptive | open to suggestions |
| 74. | resolute | firmly decided |
| 75. | respectful | showing consideration and courtesy |
| 76. | responsive | reacting appropriately and promptly |
| 77. | restrained | controlled and not excessive |
| 78. | savvy | showing practical understanding |
| 79. | sensitive | aware of others’ feelings |
| 80. | shrewd | clever in practical matters |
| 81. | solution-driven | focused on solving problems |
| 82. | stalled | stopped making progress |
| 83. | steady | stable and consistent |
| 84. | strained | under pressure or stress |
| 85. | strategic | planned for advantage |
| 86. | stuck | unable to progress |
| 87. | subtle | involving fine distinctions |
| 88. | tactful | careful not to offend |
| 89. | tenacious | persistent and hard to defeat |
| 90. | tense | showing strain or stress |
| 91. | tentative | not fully settled |
| 92. | thoughtful | showing careful consideration |
| 93. | tough | difficult to pressure |
| 94. | transparent | open and easy to understand |
| 95. | tricky | requiring careful handling |
| 96. | uncertain | not clearly decided |
| 97. | uneasy | showing discomfort or tension |
| 98. | volatile | likely to change suddenly |
| 99. | well-reasoned | supported by good logic |
| 100. | win-win | benefiting both sides |
