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Group 608 Vocabulary - Day 07 Flashcards

1
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arrogant

A

having an excessively high opinion of oneself

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2
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innocent

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without blame; childlike and pure

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3
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sinister

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evil or ominous

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4
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smug

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self-satisfied; pleased with oneself

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5
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dignified

A

having a serious manner that is worthy of respect

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eccentric

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unconventional or slightly strange

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7
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intense

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forceful, with strong opinions

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intellectual

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deep in thought; contemplative

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sympathetic

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kind and understanding

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trustworthy

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someone you can trust and rely on

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11
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manners

A

social behavior or habits

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12
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straightforward

A

uncomplicated and easy to understand

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13
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lightweight

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not tough or resistant

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14
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cynical

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believing that people are only motivated by self-interest

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15
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tough

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strong enough to handle difficult situations

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16
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out of hand

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not under control

17
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speak your mind

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say exactly what you are thinking

18
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grouchy

A

irritable and bed-tempered

19
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neat

A

orderly and tidy

20
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striking

A

creating a strong impression

21
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truancy

A

skipping classes at school

22
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rendezvous

A

a meeting between two people at an agreed time and place

23
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idleness

A

inactivity

24
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seesaw

A

playground equipment made of plank of wood and raised in the middle so that each end can go up and down

25
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playground

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an outdoor area for children to play in

26
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distraught

A

deeply upset or agitated

27
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stranded

A

stuck in an isolated place

28
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disclose

A

reveal

29
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stamp

A

adhesive stuck to the front of an envelope to prove that the postage has been paid

30
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trait

A

distinguishing quality or characteristic

31
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overall

A

considering everything together

32
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façade

A

false outward appearance

33
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demeanor

A

outward appearance and behavior

34
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chairwoman

A

female leader of a meeting or committee

35
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contingent upon

A

dependent upon

36
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stay tuned

A

keep watching

37
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tune in

A

switch to a radio station or TV channel (to listen to/watch a program)

38
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chest

A

the front surface of the body, from the neck to the abdomen

39
Q

glimmer

A

a faint light or sign of something

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