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New words Flashcards

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Envy (definition)

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Being Jealous of something

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Jarring (definition)

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  • something that is annoying or clashes with something
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Tactless (definition)

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having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

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Relentless (definition)

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continuously intense

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Mirthless (definition)

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lacking real amusement and typically expressing irony (sarcasm)

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Heedless (definition)

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showing a reckless lack of care or attention.

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Dauntless (definition)

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Not easily frightened

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Ceaseless (definition)

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Never stopping

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Tranquil (definition)

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Very peaceful

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Fathomless (definition)

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unable to be measured or understood; extremely deep

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Frivolous (definition)

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Pointless

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Vicious (definition)

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Aggressive

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Futile (definition)

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pointless

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Decipher (definition)

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decode = break the code

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Dilemma (definition)

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a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives

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Poach (definition)

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take or acquire in an unfair or clandestine way

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Acquit (definition)

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to find someone innocent

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Illustrious (definition)

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having impressive skills or rank

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Chronicle (definition)

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A record

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Clamour (definition)

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Noise

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Mobilise (definition)

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To move

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Listless (definition)

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Without energy, lazy

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Hoard (definition)

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Keeps loads of stuff

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Brawl (definition)

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A clash/fight

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Notion (definition)

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An idea

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Raging (definition)

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Very angry

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Bold (definition)

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Confident

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Meek (definition)

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Shy

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Timid (definition)

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Shy

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Absurd (definition)

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wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

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ingenious (definition)

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clever, original, and inventive.

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indispensable (definition)

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absolutely necessary

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indispensable (definition)

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absolutely necessary

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Narcissistic (definition)

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having or showing an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one’s physical appearance

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atrocious

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horrifyingly wicked

36
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Hypocrite

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Someone who criticises people for something that they also do themselves

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Parasite

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A person that takes away from others

38
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Emigrate

Immigrate

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Emigrate - to leave your country of origin and live someplace else.

Immigrate - to live in a country that is not your country of origin. It is often used with to.

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Censure

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To criticise something officially and publicly

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Amiable

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Friendly

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Tedious

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Boring

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Superflous

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Unneccessary

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Affable

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Friendly

44
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Glib

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Insincere

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Solace

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Help and comfort

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Prudent

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Cautious

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