Word of the day (English) Flashcards

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Adamant

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Refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind

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Blasé

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Unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before

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Capricious

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Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

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Discombobulate

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State of confusion, disoriented

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Haggard

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Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

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Egocentric

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Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others, self-centered.

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Frugal

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Sparing or economical with regard to money or food

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Gregarious

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Fond of company, social. Or a very extroverted person

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Heinous

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Utterly odious (repulsive) or wicked/evil. A person or wrongful act, especially a crime

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Impetuous

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Acting or done quickly without thought or care

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Ambivalent

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having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

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Enigma

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a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand. (Unicorn)

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Garner

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gather or collect (something , information, approval)

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Imperative

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of vital importance, crucial

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Pretentious

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attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, or culture that is actually possessed. People who are arrogant.

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Sedentary

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tending to spend much time seated, somewhat inactive.

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Taciturn

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reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. Grumpy, don’t want to talk to people. Angry silence

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Esoteric

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intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

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Copious

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abundant in supply or quantity.

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Precarious

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not securely held or in position, dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

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Procure

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obtain something, especially with care or effort.

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Synchronize

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cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

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Veritable

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true, not fake, definitely true

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Affluence

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the state of having a great deal of money, wealth.

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Exonerate

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Absolve (set or declare someone free from blame, guilt or responsibility) someone from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.

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Impede

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delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them/ hinder.

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Writhe

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make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body. Bad thing

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Ingratiating

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intended to gain approval or favor. Kissing up to a higher up.

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Stupefied

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make Someone unable to think or feel properly.

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Scrutinize

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examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.