Frayer square 1 Flashcards

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Abashed

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Feeling embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

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Abhorring

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Feeling or showing a strong dislike or hatred towards something or someone

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Abstruse

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Difficult to understand; obscure.

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Absurd

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Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate; ridiculous.

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Accusatory

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Indicating or suggesting that someone is guilty of a fault or wrongdoing.

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Acerbic

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Sharp or biting, especially in tone or manner; harsh or severe.

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Acrimonious

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Angry and bitter, often referring to speech or behavior.

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Admonishing

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Expressing disapproval or warning someone, often in a gentle or earnest manner.

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Affectation

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Behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress others.

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Ambiguous

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Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or inexact.

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Ambivalent

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Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

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Animated

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Full of life, energy, or excitement; lively.

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Antagonistic

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Showing active opposition or hostility towards someone or something.

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Apathetic

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Showing or feeling little or no emotion, interest, or concern.

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Apprehensive

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Feeling anxious or fearful about something that may happen.

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Ardent

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Having or displaying strong enthusiasm, passion, or devotion

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Authoritarian

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Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, often at the expense of personal freedom.

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Audacious

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Willing to take bold risks; daring or recklessly bold.