Group 608 Vocabulary - Day 07 Flashcards
arrogant
having an excessively high opinion of oneself
innocent
without blame; childlike and pure
sinister
evil or ominous
smug
self-satisfied; pleased with oneself
dignified
having a serious manner that is worthy of respect
eccentric
unconventional or slightly strange
intense
forceful, with strong opinions
intellectual
deep in thought; contemplative
sympathetic
kind and understanding
trustworthy
someone you can trust and rely on
manners
social behavior or habits
straightforward
uncomplicated and easy to understand
lightweight
not tough or resistant
cynical
believing that people are only motivated by self-interest
tough
strong enough to handle difficult situations
out of hand
not under control
speak your mind
say exactly what you are thinking
grouchy
irritable and bed-tempered
neat
orderly and tidy
striking
creating a strong impression
truancy
skipping classes at school
rendezvous
a meeting between two people at an agreed time and place
idleness
inactivity
seesaw
playground equipment made of plank of wood and raised in the middle so that each end can go up and down
playground
an outdoor area for children to play in
distraught
deeply upset or agitated
stranded
stuck in an isolated place
disclose
reveal
stamp
adhesive stuck to the front of an envelope to prove that the postage has been paid
trait
distinguishing quality or characteristic
overall
considering everything together
façade
false outward appearance
demeanor
outward appearance and behavior
chairwoman
female leader of a meeting or committee
contingent upon
dependent upon
stay tuned
keep watching
tune in
switch to a radio station or TV channel (to listen to/watch a program)
chest
the front surface of the body, from the neck to the abdomen
glimmer
a faint light or sign of something
