Vocabulary Reading A Flashcards
deck with words from reading sections
1
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indifferent
A
uninterested, lukewarm
2
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to infer
A
deduce, conclude
3
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to refute
A
debunk, disprove
4
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persistent
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determined, tireless
5
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indicative
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suggestive, representative
6
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convey
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communicate
7
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nostalgic
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sentimental, wistful
8
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optimistic
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hopeful and confident about the future
9
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somber
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dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy
10
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cynical
A
believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity; concerned only with one’s own interests
11
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legitimate
A
conforming to the law or to rules; justifiable
12
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skeptical
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not easily convinced
13
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mysterious
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difficult or impossible to understand; having an atmosphere of strangeness
14
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to predate
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exist or occur at a date earlier than (something)
15
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to emerge
A
become apparent; come into view
