Ivy Global, Deck 02 (021-040) Flashcards

1
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emulate

A

to copy, imitate, try to match

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2
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flatter

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to praise with a dishonest intent

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3
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fidelity

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faithfulness, loyalty

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4
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steadfast

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dedicated, faithful, loyal

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5
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fickle

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quick to change one’s mind; capricious

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6
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headstrong

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stubborn

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7
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obstinate

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stubborn

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8
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exasperate

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to bother, annoy, irritate, infuriate

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infuriate

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to anger

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10
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indignant

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outraged, angry about some injustice

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11
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mock

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to make fun of

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12
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malicious

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causing harm on purpose

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13
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exploit

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(1) to take advantage of

(2) a bold action

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14
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belittle

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to make someone feel small, put someone down

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15
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jeer

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to rudely laugh at

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16
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snub

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to ignore

17
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condescend (to)

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to look down on

18
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disdain (for)

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feeling that someone else is unworthy of one’s consideration; contempt, scorn, derision

19
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hypocrite

A

someone who says one thing and does another

20
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admonish

A

(1) to strongly warn, urge, caution

(2) to scold, reprimand, chastise, rebuke