PSLE Vocabulary Flashcards

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Adversity

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A difficult/unpleasant situation

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Forsake

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Abandoned or leave

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Conventional

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Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

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Eccentric

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Unconventional and slightly slightly strange

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Quaint

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Attractively unusual/old fashioned

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Induct

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Admit someone formally to a post organization

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Fraught

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(Of a situation / course of action)Filled with or most likely to result in (something undesirable)

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Relentless

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Unceasingly intense

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tactical

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Showing adroit planning; aiming at an end beyond the immediate action

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Pompous

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Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important

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Flamboyant

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Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence and stylishness

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Plight

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A dangerous, difficult or otherwise unfortunate situation.

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Furore

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An outbreak of public anger or excitement

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Scourge

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A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering(noun)/cause great suffering to(verb).

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Disposition

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A persons inherent qualities or character

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Accordance

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Conformity or agreement

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Panoramic

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With a wide view surrounding the observer