Adjectives Flashcards

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flattering

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I enjoy receiving flattering comments from my friends, specially when I need a confidence boost

I fondly remember the flattering words my ex-boyfriend used to shower me during the early months of our relationship. Then, everything turned into an everlasting nightmare.

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disinclined

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I will be disinclined to see him again due to the way he treated me last time

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stalled

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My stalled career took a positive turn when my bosses began assigning me important responsibilities 2 years ago.

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unforeseen

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Despite the unforeseen warning signs in my relationship, we finally decided to break up

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lacerating

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The way her mother treated her during her childhood left lacerating emotional scars, impacting her attitude towards others.

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forthright

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I need Poul to be more forthright with his instructions because I barely understand him

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cunning

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1.It was quite cunning the way Omar handled the situation when he left the flat.
2. I have to be very cunning in the way I reply to other office members’ lack of respect, so as not to fail at the same level.

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adept

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I want to be more adept in making proposals to mitigate project delays

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pesky

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annoying. Ex: there was a pesky mosquito buzzing around me

There are pesky disparities in my neighborhood that highlight the inequality

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effortless

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greeting is a simple and effortless way to show kindness with everyone.

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newfound

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The recent Barbie film has brought me newfound expectations of how to deal with problems.

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appalled

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I was appalled by people killing animals

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stubborn

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One of my strengths is my stubborn determination to work towards my goals

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people-person

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As a people-person, I thrive in social gatherings with people who are more intelligent than me, building up my knowledge wherever I go.

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lonely

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I feel lonely as memories of my ex-boyfriend come back to me at nights

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reasonable

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I try to be reasonable every time a life-changing decision is needed.