April 22 Flashcards

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To have or make a beginning; to start or initiate.

A

Commence

The meeting will commence shortly.

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Sticking to an opinion; not willing to change your mind; stubborn; hard-headed; headstrong.

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Adamant

My sister is adamant about not letting me use her iPhone.

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3
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To question formally and systematically (in an organized way)

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Interrogate

The police interrogated the suspected robber.

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4
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A summary or brief retelling of a book; the ultimate or best example of something

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Epitome

The dolphin is the epitome of a skilled marine acrobat

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5
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Used on an invitation asking for a reply or answer. From the French “responded s’il vous plait.”

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RSVP

Your friends need to RSVP for your birthday party in a few weeks

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Having little or no interest in anything; not caring; not concerned; when something doesn’t matter to you one way or another.

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Apathetic

I felt apathetic about which restaurant we ate at.

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