150929 Welsh hero Simon Weston Flashcards

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genial

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adj. cheerfully friendly

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lavish

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adj. extravagant. generous in using or spending.

ex: The stranger was very lavish of praise. I did not trust her very much.

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likeable

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pleasant and friendly

ex: She was of a very likeable sort - everyone wanted to be her friend.

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likely

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very probably true

ex: It is very likely that SY is the best 9 year old violinist Surrey.

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likeness

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something looking similar

ex: SY’s likeness to her Dad was amazing. They look so much alike!

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unlikely

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doubtful

ex: It is very unlikely that HY will become a circus clown.

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crass

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showing no intelligence or sensitivity.

ex: The man was very crass as he made jokes at a funeral.

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underprivileged

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not having the same standard of living as the average person. someone that is living in unlucky circumstances.

ex: It is important to help people in need as well as the underprivileged.

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motivational

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inspiring others to do positive things

ex: She was a motivational speaker - after listening to her speech, I wanted to study even harder to become the best doctor in the world.

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chronicle

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n. a journal that is written in the order in which they happened.

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