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assertive

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Expressing your opinion clearly and firmly so that people listen to you or do what you want.

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arrogant

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Thinking tou are betterand more important than other people.

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attractive

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Beautiful or nice to look at.

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Bermudas

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casual knee-length shorts.

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bob

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A style in which a woman’s hair is cut short andto the same length all around the head so that it hangs above the shoulder.

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bun

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hair fastened tightly into a round shape at the back of the head.

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camisole top

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A women’s loose top held up by shoulder straps.

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cardigan

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A warm piece of clothing, often made of wool, which you wear on the top half of your body; cardigans have long sleeves and fasten at the front, usaully with buttons.

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chic

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Fasionable and elegant.

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determined

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Having firmly decided to succeed, even if it is difficult.

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emotional

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Having strong emotions and showing them in front of people.

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impression

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An idee, a feeling or an opinion that you get about.

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innovative

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Created using new methods, ideas, etc.

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maxi dress

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A piece of clothing worn by a girlor a woman;it covers the body from the shoulder to the ankles.

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pale-skinned

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Having skin that is light in colour.

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plait

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Three or more long pieces of hair that have been crossed over and under eachother to make one bgi piece.

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retro

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Using styles or fashions from the recent past.

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sensitive

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Showing that you are consious of and able to understand people’s problems, feeling, etc.

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stubborn

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Not wanting to do what other peolpe want you to do; refusing to change your plans or decisions.

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sun-tanned

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Brown as a result of spending time in the sun.

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vest

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A sleeveless top.

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easy-going

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Calm, relaxed and not easily or upset by what other people do.