Lesson 18-19 Flashcards by irina glatman

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Cynical -

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Seeing the worst in others

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Defensive

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protecting point of view

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Derisive - mocking

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Emphatic

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Stressing a point

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Entreat - beg. plead

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Inquisitive - asking questions

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Nostalgic - remembering and missing the past

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Penitent - remorseful

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Reflective - remembering the past

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Sardonic - sarcastic and ironic

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Scathing - harsh

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Scholarly - intellectual

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Cerebral - intellectual

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Sensationalistic - exaggerating emotions

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Skeptical - doubtful

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Tentative - hesitant

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Understated

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mildly suggested

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Wry - bitter

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Amusement - humor

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Bemusement

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confusion

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Detachment

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Lack of concern

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Disdain - scorn

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contempt

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Indignation - anger

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Mockery

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Making fun of someone

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Smug

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self-satisfied

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superior

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Higher and better

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Somber - sullen and gloomy

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Acme - high point

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zenith

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Ajar - slightly open

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Apex - high point

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pinnacle

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Avid - passionate

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Bane - a cause for ruin

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Bard - poet

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Bevy - a large group

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Bilk - to embezzle or to steal

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Boon - blessing

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Boor - a rude person

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Curt - terse

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rude

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Deft - skilled

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adept

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Dire

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Serious and urgent

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Dolt

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a stupid person

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Dupe

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to trick

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Fawn

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To flatter

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