vocab 4 Flashcards

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(BITE) acerbic

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sharp; forthright; biting; hurtful; abrasive; severe; siblings fight

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ambivalent

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having mixed feelings; uncertain; in a dilemma; undecided; ordering their food from resturants

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(bad toddlers) conciliatory

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intended to placate or pacify; appeasing; parents of angry/bad toddlers

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derisive

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snide; sarcastic; mocking; dismissive; scornful; cocky ppl

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flippant

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superficial; not serious; shallow; thoughtless; carefree; to your boss

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inane

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silly; foolish; stupid; nonsensical; Lonely Tunes

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macabre

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gruesome; horriying; frightening; think of Texas Chainsaw Massacre

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obsequious

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overly obedient and/or submissive; fawning like interns
bascially a suck up

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pragmatic

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realistic; sensible like georgia’s new governor

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whimsical

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playful; mischievous; offbeat; goofy

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