B2: 9-13 Flashcards
1
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sumptuous
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adj-lavish, luxurious
a-paltry
2
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scrupulous
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adj-very principled, very careful and conscientious
s-meticulous
a-unprincipled
3
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despondency
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n-depression, dejection
a-blithe hopefullness
4
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voluptuous
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adj-pleasurable to the senses
a-plain, homely
5
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forbearance
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n-patience, lenience
a-impatience
6
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ostentatious
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adj-showy, pretentious
s-pompous
a-modest
7
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complacency
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n-the sate of being self-satisfied
a-dissatisfaction
8
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morose
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adj-being sullen or gloomy
s-crabbed, glum, sulky
a-cheerful
9
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profligate
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n-a wasteful person
a-thrifty
10
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irresolute
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adj-indecisive, unsure of how to proceed
a-sure, decisive, certain
11
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ardent
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adj-expressing strong feelings, impassioned, zealous
s-fervent, passionate
a-unmoved, perfunctory