Section 4: Day 2 Flashcards

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headstrong

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ADJ: stubborn, disobedient

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obstinate

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ADJ: stubborn, disobedient

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exasperate

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V: to annoy, irritate

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infuriate

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V: to anger

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indignant

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ADJ: outraged, angry at something unjust

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mock

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V: to make fun of

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malicious

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ADJ: intending to harm or cause suffering

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exploit

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(1) V: to take advantage of

(2) N: a bold action

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belittle

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V: to put someone down, to express a negative opinion

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jeer

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V: to laugh at with scorn

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snub

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V: to behave coldly towards, to ignore

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disdain

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(1) N: arrogance, scorn

(2) V: to display scorn

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hypocrite

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N: someone who says one thing and does another

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admonish

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V: to scold or warn strongly

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reprimand

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(1) V: to scold or warn strongly

(2) N: a strong warning

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vivacious

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ADJ: lively, spirited

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animated

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ADJ: lively, spirited

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extrovert

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N: a sociable, outgoing person

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introvert

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N: a person who has a quiet, reserved personality

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reserved

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ADJ: quiet, shy, not showing one’s feelings

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timid

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ADJ: shy, lacking confidence

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meek

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ADJ: humble, tame

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docile

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ADJ: obedient, tame

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subdued

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ADJ: quiet, low-key, hushed

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condescend

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V: to look down on, to display arrogance