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scorn (n)
Gatsby, who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn. |
- the feeling that someone or something is stupid or does not deserve respect = contempt
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flabby (adj)
a flabby stomach This responsiveness had nothing to do with that flabby impressionability which is dignified under the name of the "creative temperament". |
- having unattractive soft loose flesh rather than strong muscles
- used to describe something that is weak or not effective a flabby stomach This responsiveness had nothing to do with that flabby impressionability which is dignified under the name of the "creative temperament". |
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temperament (n)
Jill has such a lovely relaxed temperament. |
- the emotional part of someone's character, especially how likely the are to be happy, angry
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impressionable (adj)
The kids are at an impressionable age. |
- Someone who is impressionable is easily influenced, especially because they are young.
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abortive (adj)
an abortive military coup an abortive attempt to reform local government. |
- an abortive action is not successful
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elation (n)
it`s Monday evening and the elation we all felt relating to that 2-0 win over Aston Villa |
- a feeling of great happiness and excitement
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bungalow (n)
A 67-year-old man has died after a fire at a bungalow in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent. |
- a house which is all on ground level.
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dignify (v)
I cannot dignify him with the name 'physician' |
- to make something or someone seem better or more important than they really are, especially by using a particular word to describe them.
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hard-boiled (adj)
I never saw this great-uncle, but I'm supposed to look like him - with special reference to the rather hard-boiled painting that hangs in father's office. |
- not showing your emotions and not influenced by your feelings.
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weather-beaten (adj)
his weather-beaten face He found the house, a weather-beaten cardboard bungalow at eighty a month. |
- weather-beaten buildings, skin, clothing look old and damaged because they have been out in bad weather.
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