Ivy Global, Deck 02 (Words 021-040) Flashcards

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Emulate

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Verb: to copy or imitate, to look up to

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Flatter

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Verb: to praise excessively or dishonestly.
Noun: flattery

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Fidelity

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Noun: faithfulness, loyalty

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Steadfast

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Adjective: determined, loyal, steady

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Fickle

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Adjective: not reliable or dependable, changing options frequently

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Headstrong

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Adjective: stubborn, disobedient

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Obstinate

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Adjective: stubborn, disobedient.
Noun: obstinacy

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Exasperate

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Verb: to annoy, irritate
Adjective: exasperating

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Infuriate

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Verb: to anger or enrage
Adjective: infuriating

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Indignant

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Adjective: outraged, angry at something unjust.

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Mock

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Verb: to ridicule or make fun of.
Noun: mockery

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Malicious

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Adjective: intending to cause harm or suffering
Noun: malice

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Exploit

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Verb: to take advantage of
Noun: a bold action or deed

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Belittle

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Verb: to put someone down, to express a negative opinion

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Jeer

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Verb: to laugh with scorn
Noun: a scornful laugh

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Snub

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Verb: to behave coldly towards, to ignore

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Condescend

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Verb: to look down on, to display arrogance.
Adjective: condescending

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Disdain

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Noun: arrogance, scorn
Verb: to display scorn
Adjective: disdainful

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Hypocrite

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Noun: someone who says one thing and does another.
Adjective: hypocritical

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Admonish

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Verb: to scold or warn strongly.