Learn Synonyms#4 Flashcards

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enliven

A

make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.

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dampen

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make slightly wet.

mem: YouTube tutorials be like “ dampen your hair “

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subdue

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overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)

mem: sub

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conceited

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excessively proud of oneself.

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haughty

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arrogantly superior

mem: that hotty was haughty :P

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subservient

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prepared to obey others unquestioningly.

mem: the word has a servant in it

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demented

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behaving irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement.

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uncouth

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lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.

mem: burping, picking your nose

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ill-bred

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badly brought up or rude.

well-bred: displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class

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knack

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an acquired or natural skill at doing something.

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concise

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giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

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rambling

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(of writing or speech) lengthy and confused or inconsequential

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unscrupulous

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having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

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knavish

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dishonest or unscrupulous.

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domineering

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assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way.

mem: dominant

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assertive

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having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

unassertive :not having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

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timorous

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showing nervousness or a lack of confidence.

mem: timid—> timorous

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unobtrusive

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not attracting attention.

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whimsical

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playfully attractive or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

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capricious

A

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

mem: capricious weather

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decisive

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settling an issue; producing a definite result.

mem: decisive—> decision

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gaucheness

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an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement

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ineptitude

A

lack of skill or ability.

mem: in ( no) + eptitude ( aptitude- ability)

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obstinate

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stubbornly refusing to change opinion or course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

mem: na pidicha muyaluku 3 kaal attitude

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consent

A

permission or agreement to do something.

mem: consent letter

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accede

A

agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

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assess

A

judge, evaluate

mem: assessment tests

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superannuated

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superannuate : retire (someone) with a pension.

superannuated: outdated or obsolete through age or new developments.

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senile

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showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties.

30
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asperity

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harshness of tone or manner.

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quaint

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having an old-fashioned attractiveness or charm.

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tact

A

solve till Q no. 80

skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

mem: tactics