Word Group 4- Yr10 Flashcards

1
Q

Someone who constantly seeks power and glory

A

Megalomaniac

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2
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An unselfish concern for, or generosity towards others

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Altruism

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3
Q

Use a word or phrase that is less likely to cause offence

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Euphemism

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4
Q

Thoughtful, often in a deep or sad way

A

Pensive

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5
Q

Loving oneself excessively

A

Narcissistic

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6
Q

Forceful and definite

A

Emphatic

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7
Q

To treat someone as a celebrity

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Lionise

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8
Q

Having power over everything

A

Omnipotent

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9
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Generous, in the face of insult or defeat, rising about pettiness

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Magnanimous

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10
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A strong dislike

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Antipathy

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11
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A group of people organised and arranged in order of importance or authority

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Hierarchy

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12
Q

To avoid doing or saying something

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Prevaricate

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13
Q

Having conflicting feelings about something or someone

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Ambivalent

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14
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Someone done or said with little thought or care

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Facile

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15
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Bringing back memories and thought of the past

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Reminiscent

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