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10 Cards in this Set
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Sophisticated
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adjective- experienced in worldly ways
The boy spoke in a sophisticated way. |
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Aloofness
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noun- the state of being uninterested and unsympathetic
The girl had a reputation of being aloof because she was so shy. |
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Elite
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adjective- superior; top
The best dancers in the country are elite dancers. |
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Resignedly
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adverb- patiently accepting; in an unresisting way
He resignedly accepted that he didn't get into the college that he wanted. |
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Ember
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noun- a glowing piece of wood
Be careful not to touch the ember in to fireplace. |
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Apprehensive
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adjective- anxious or fearful; uneasy
The teacher was apprehensive about teaching his first class. |
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Defiance
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noun- open, bold resistance to authority
The boy's defiance to his mother got him grounded. |
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Contemptuous
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adjective- scornful; despising
The relationship between the Greeks and the Romans was contemptuous. |
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Sheepish
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adjective- acting embarrassed or ashamed
The boy felt very sheepish when he feel on his face. |
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Premonition
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noun- a feeling that something is about to occur
he had a promotion that danger was going to occur. |
