Ivy Global Deck 01 (001-020) Flashcards

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colleague

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(n.) a co-worker or fellow classmate

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compatible

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(adj.) capable of getting along well with other people or things

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accommodate

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(v) (1): to be agreeable, acceptable, suitable
(2) to adapt
(adj) accommodating

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amiable

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(adj.) friendly, kind, likeable

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congenial

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(adj.) friendly, sociable, suited to one’s needs

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aloof

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(adj.) emotionally distant

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nonchalant

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(adj.) casual, calm, unconcerned

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apathetic

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(adj. ) showing no interest or concern

(n) apathy

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indifferent

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(adj. ) showing no interest or concern

(n) indifference

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sentimental

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(adj.) overly emotional

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hysterical

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(adj. ) having excessive and uncontrollable emotion

(n) hysteria

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benevolent

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(adj. ) kind, generous

(n) benevolence

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empathy

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(n) understanding another’s feelings

(adj. ) empathetic

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charismatic

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(adj. ) charming

(n) charisma

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engaging

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(adj.) interesting, charming, attractive

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compassionate

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(adj. ) kind, sympathetic

(n) compassion

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gracious

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(adj.) charming, generous, polite

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courteous

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(adj. ) polite

(n) courtesy

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cordial

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(adj.) polite, friendly

20
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tact

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(n) consideration and sensitivity in dealing with others

(adj. ) tactful

21
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emulate

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(v) to copy or imitate, to look up to

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flatter

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(v) to praise excessively or dishonesty

(n) flattery

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fidelity

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(n) faithfulness, loyalty

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steadfast

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(adj.) determined, loyal, steady

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fickle

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(adj.) not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently

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headstrong

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(adj.) stubborn, disobedient

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obstinate

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(adj. ) stubborn, disobedient

(n) obstinacy

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exasperate

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(v) to annoy, irritate

(adj. ) exasperating

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infuriate

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(v) to anger or enrage

(adj. ) infuriating

30
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indignant

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(adj.) outrage, angry at something unjust

31
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mock

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(v) to ridicule or make fun of

(n. ) mockery

32
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malicious

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(adj. ) intending to harm or cause suffering

(n) malice

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exploit

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(v) (1): to take advantage of

(n) (2): a bold action or deed

34
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belittle

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(v) to put someone down, to express a negative opinion

35
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jeer

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(v) to laugh at with scorn

(n) a scornful laugh