Funny little thing called love

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http://www.canada.com/life/relationships/Funny+little+thing+called+love+Survey+says+Canadians+want+humorous+partners/6085240/story.html
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  1. personality
    the complex of attributes that characterize an individual
    Being told you have a "nice personality" may not be such a backhanded compliment after all.
  2. compliment
    a remark expressing praise and admiration
    Being told you have a "nice personality" may not be such a backhanded compliment after all.
  3. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
    In a new poll of more than 1,000 Canadians, a sense of humour emerged as the top desired quality in a partner, with women wanting a funny Valentine significantly more than men: 40 per cent versus 26 per cent.
  4. desire
    the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
    In a new poll of more than 1,000 Canadians, a sense of humour emerged as the top desired quality in a partner, with women wanting a funny Valentine significantly more than men: 40 per cent versus 26 per cent.
  5. trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
    The most popular trait people used to describe themselves was "low maintenance," at 25 per cent.
  6. describe
    give a statement representing something
    The most popular trait people used to describe themselves was "low maintenance," at 25 per cent.
  7. maintenance
    activity involved in keeping something in good working order
    The most popular trait people used to describe themselves was "low maintenance," at 25 per cent.
  8. characteristic
    typical or distinctive
    At the same time, however, only 10 per cent of men and women considered that characteristic to be the key to a romantic connection.
  9. perceived
    detected by instinct or inference
    "A lot of people want to be perceived as low-maintenance," says Valerie Stachurski, a Toronto lifestyle blogger.
  10. appearance
    outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
    "But I myself don't want a low-maintenance guy; I want somebody who takes time and care in his appearance."
  11. essential
    basic and fundamental
    "Marriage material" was considered the most essential element of attraction for just 12 per cent of Canadians.
  12. element
    a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances
    "Marriage material" was considered the most essential element of attraction for just 12 per cent of Canadians.
  13. attraction
    the quality of arousing interest
    "Marriage material" was considered the most essential element of attraction for just 12 per cent of Canadians.
  14. combination
    the act of bringing things together to form a new whole
    She added that even a winning combination of traits could be overridden by a social faux pas.
  15. faux pas
    a socially awkward or tactless act
    She added that even a winning combination of traits could be overridden by a social faux pas.
  16. chemistry
    the science of matter
    "It's like a chemistry class," she said.
  17. gorgeous
    dazzlingly beautiful
    "He can have all the elements there: tall, gorgeous, strong.
  18. struggle
    strenuous effort
    The good news — at least for those who struggle in the fashion department — is that only one per cent of Canadians surveyed said they consider style first and foremost when assessing attraction.
  19. survey
    determining opinions by interviewing people
    The good news — at least for those who struggle in the fashion department — is that only one per cent of Canadians surveyed said they consider style first and foremost when assessing attraction.
  20. foremost
    ranking above all others
    The good news — at least for those who struggle in the fashion department — is that only one per cent of Canadians surveyed said they consider style first and foremost when assessing attraction.
  21. assess
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
    The good news — at least for those who struggle in the fashion department — is that only one per cent of Canadians surveyed said they consider style first and foremost when assessing attraction.
  22. liberty
    freedom of choice
    When it comes to acting on attraction, the Canadians at liberty to do so were almost evenly split: 49 per cent said they'd go for it, while 51 per cent would just admire from the sidelines.
  23. split
    separate into parts or portions
    When it comes to acting on attraction, the Canadians at liberty to do so were almost evenly split: 49 per cent said they'd go for it, while 51 per cent would just admire from the sidelines.
  24. admire
    feel high regard for
    When it comes to acting on attraction, the Canadians at liberty to do so were almost evenly split: 49 per cent said they'd go for it, while 51 per cent would just admire from the sidelines.
  25. affirm
    declare solemnly and formally as true
    Men were marginally more likely to take a chance than women, as were respondents ages 18 to 34 and those who spoke French — perhaps affirming that it really is the language of love.
  26. conduct
    the way a person behaves toward other people
    The online survey for Dentyne was conducted in January and is considered accurate within 3.09 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
  27. accurate
    characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth
    The online survey for Dentyne was conducted in January and is considered accurate within 3.09 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
Created on Thu Feb 02 00:54:02 EST 2012 (updated Thu Feb 02 00:55:33 EST 2012)

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