Vocabulary-BB Flashcards

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contempt

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[n] the servant up looked at his master hopefully,only to receive a glare of pure contempt- to consider one low or worthless

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patriotism

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[n] to show our patriotism, we say the Pledge of alligence every day - love and loyalty to your country

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heathen

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[ n]i stared at the heathens with distaste disgraced that some of my fellow humans did not believe in god-a person who dose not have a religion

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livid

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[n] livid with rage,i stormed off to my room-enraged black or blue

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interminable

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[adj] after an interminable time,we were able to ride the roller coaster-seeming or lasting forever

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appalled

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[n] i was appalled at the mess one little boy could make-to shock horrify or dismay

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impassive

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[adj] the little boys face was anything but impassive as he through a horrific temper tantrum-showing no emotion, calm

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affably

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[adj] i affably waved to my next door neighbor - to speak pleasantly or freindly

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chagrined

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[adj]chagrined and embarrassed i walked away from my failed swim test- embarrassment and annoyance caused by failure

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zealot

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[adj] i am zealous about soccer and show up to every practice -someone who’s passionate about something

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furtively

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[adj] furtively the owl watched the mouse-done by stealth

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sullenly

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[adj] the sulen, gloomy shack sat crooked in between the towering buildings -depressing silent gloomy

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abruptly

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[adj] i tripped over my friend after she stopped abruptly in front of me-sudenly,quick short

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abashed

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[n] the little girl was abashed to be caught picking her nose-embarrassed fazed flustered

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wizened

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[adj] the wizened old man was attempting to take out the trash-dry shrunken wrinkled

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gingerly

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[adj] gin