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16 Cards in this Set
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disregard
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VERB
To ignore, to pay no attention to Mr Smith disregarded the late notice. NOUN Lack of proper attention or respect Mr Smiths constant lateness showed his disregard for his job |
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enthrall
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VERB
To capture someones attention. The artwork enthralled the children |
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heedless
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ADJECTIVE
Not paying attention Heedless of the weather report, Ava wore shorts. VERB (heed) To pay attention to. Heed the warnings when you hear the lifeguard calling you in. |
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oblivious
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ADJECTIVE
Lacking awareness Sarah is oblivious to the sound of the phone when she watches TV. NOUN (oblivion) He went to sleep and feel into oblivion |
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preoccupy
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VERB
To hold attention completely |
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disregard
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VERB
To ignore, to pay no attention to Mr Smith disregarded the late notice. NOUN Lack of proper attention or respect Mr Smiths constant lateness showed his disregard for his job |
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enthrall
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VERB
To capture someones attention. The artwork enthralled the children |
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heedless
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ADJECTIVE
Not paying attention Heedless of the weather report, Ava wore shorts. VERB (heed) To pay attention to. Heed the warnings when you hear the lifeguard calling you in. |
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oblivious
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ADJECTIVE
Lacking awareness Sarah is oblivious to the sound of the phone when she watches TV. NOUN (oblivion) He went to sleep and feel into oblivion |
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preoccupy
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VERB
To hold attention completely |
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preoccupy
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VERB
To hold attention completely. The family was preoccupied with the new baby and did not pay attention to the dog. ADJECTIVE (Preoccupied) NOUN (Preoccupation) |
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rapt
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ADJECTIVE
Deeply absorbed in something Rapt in thought, Susan, missed the bus |
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receptive
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ADJECTIVE
Ready or willing to accept something The author was receptive to the changes of the editor |
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scrutinize
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VERB
To examine carefully, close attention to details The girl scrutinized the sale racks for sale items |
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tacit
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ADJECTIVE
Not spoken, understood from actions He gave tacit approval of her outfit. |
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vigilant
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ADJECTIVE
Watchful, on the alert The policeman was vigilant, and helped keep the area safe NOUN (vigilance or vigil) |
