vocab mod 1 Flashcards
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abrasive
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causing irritation
2
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acquiescent
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willingly carries out wishes of others
3
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acerbic
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direct, witty, cruel, bitter
4
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audacious
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intrepidly daring and recklessly bold
5
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bemused
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confused, bewildered with amusement
6
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brusque
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short and abrupt, blunt in manner or speech
7
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candid
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truthful and straightforward, fair
8
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caustic
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sarcastic in a scathing or bitter way
9
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curt
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rudely brief or short
10
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cynical
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distrustful, motivated by self interest
11
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detached
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aloof, not involved, isolated
12
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didactic
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intended to teach proper or moral behavior
13
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disdainful
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showing contempt or lack of respect, scorn
14
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dry
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dull, uninteresting, cold, unemotional
15
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eulogistic
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containing great praise (usually speeches for deceased)
