Ivy Global, Deck 02 Flashcards

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malicious (adj.)

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intending to harm or cause suffering.

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exploit (v./n.)

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(1.) to take advantage of. (2.) a bold action or deed.

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jeer (v./n.)

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to laugh at with scorn, a scornful laugh.

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snub (v.)

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to behave coldly towards, to ignore.

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condescend (v./adj.)

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to look down on, to display arrogance.

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admonish (v.)

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to scold or warn strongly.

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vivacious (adj.)

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lively, spirited.

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extrovert (n.)

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a sociable, outgoing person.

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introvert (n.)

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a person who has a quiet, reserved personality.

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reserved (adj.)

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quiet, shy, not showing one’s feelings.

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meek (adj.)

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humble, tame.

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docile (adj.)

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obedient, tame.

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subdued (adj.)

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quiet, low-key, hushed.

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submissive (adj.)

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giving in to orders, obedient.

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passive (adj.)

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lacking in energy or will, submissive.

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cynical (adj.)

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believing the worst about people or events.

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dejected (adj.)

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depressed, sad.

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industrious (adj.)

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diligent, hardworking.

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resolute (adj.)

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determined, firm, unyielding.

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emphatic (adj.)

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forceful, spoken with emphasis.