Ivy Global, Deck 02 (021-040) Flashcards
emulate
to copy, imitate, try to match
flatter
to praise with a dishonest intent
fidelity
faithfulness, loyalty
steadfast
dedicated, faithful, loyal
fickle
quick to change one’s mind; capricious
headstrong
stubborn
obstinate
stubborn
exasperate
to bother, annoy, irritate, infuriate
infuriate
to anger
indignant
outraged, angry about some injustice
mock
to make fun of
malicious
causing harm on purpose
exploit
(1) to take advantage of
(2) a bold action
belittle
to make someone feel small, put someone down
jeer
to rudely laugh at
snub
to ignore
condescend (to)
to look down on
disdain (for)
feeling that someone else is unworthy of one’s consideration; contempt, scorn, derision
hypocrite
someone who says one thing and does another
admonish
(1) to strongly warn, urge, caution
(2) to scold, reprimand, chastise, rebuke