Lesson 13 Flashcards

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Aversion

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A feeling of intense dislike or an unwillingness to do something

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Loathing

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Intense hatred

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Abhorrence

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Intense disgust

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Scorn

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Lack of respect for something

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Irritation

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A feeling of being annoyed

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Distress

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A feeling of being extremely upset or worried

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Alarm

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A feeling of being very worried or frightened

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Offhand

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Showed a rude lack of interest in others

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Officious

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Too eager to tell others what to do

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Ostentatious

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Displaying wealth or possessions in a vulgar way

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Pompous

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Too formal and showing that you think that you are more important than other people

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Pretentious

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Tries to appear more serious or important than she is

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Puerile

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Silly and childish

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Sloppy

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Not taking care in the way you work

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Fickle

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Changes her feelings suddenly without reason

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Nit-picking

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Too concerned about unimportant details

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Obnoxious

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Unpleasant and rude

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Dejected

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Unhappy and disappointed

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Forlorn

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Sad, alone and not cared for

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Devastated

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Very shocked an upset

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Distraught

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Extremely worried and upset

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Down

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Unhappy

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Miserable

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Very unhappy

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Antipathy

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A feeling of strong, often active, dislike or opposition towards something or someone