Vocab-List 3 Flashcards by Sophie Broome | Brainscape

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amiable

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friendly, pleasant manner

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Confrontational

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-hostile, argumentative

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Derisive

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-expressing contempt or ridicule

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Ambiguous

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-double meaning, unclear due to choice

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Dismay

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-distress, concern

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Empirical

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-firsthand, based on experience

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Facetious

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-flippant, treating a serious matter with humor

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Indulgent

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-being overly lenient, forgiving

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Pedagogical

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-relating to teachers or education

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Pragmatic

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-sensible, businesslike, practical

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Reflection

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-deep thought, thinking with deliberation

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Sullen

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-bad-tempered, gloomy

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Understated

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-presented in a subtle yet effective way

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Whimsical

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-playful
mischievous
quizzical

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Wry

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-dry humor

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Zealous

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-passionate, intense, energetic