Unit 1 Flashcards

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1
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modest (adj)

2.2

A

observing the proprieties of dress and behavior;

decent

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stingy (adj)

2.2

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not generous or liberal : sparing or scant in using, giving, or spending

someone who doesn’t like giving or spending money

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unreliable (adj)

4.3

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not reliable : undependable, untrustworthy

a person who doesnt do what she or he promised

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stubborn (adj)

2.1

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performed or carried on in an unyielding, obstinate, or persistent manner

ex.: stubborn effort

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encouraging (adj)

4.2

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giving hope or promise

ex.: encouraging news

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unpredictable (adj)

5.3

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not able to be known or declared in advance

ex.: unpredictable weather

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brag (n)

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arrogant talk or manner

ex. : 1. Always bragging about his success.
es. : 2. My dad likes to brag when he catches a big fish.

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accomplishment (n)

4.3

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achivement

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annoy (v)

2.1

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to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts

ex.: annoyed the neighbors with their loud arguments

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upset (v)

2.1

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to trouble mentally or emotionally : disturb the poise of

ex.: the news upset me

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