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10 Cards in this Set
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Assertive |
Acting with confidence and force |
Sometimes girls are referred to being "bossy" when really they are only being assertive in speaking their minds |
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Brazen |
Extremely bold. Seamlessly rude or defiant |
Kaiser Wilhelm brazenly told his advisors that Britain would never enter the war |
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Complaisant |
Wanting to please. Willing to do whatever pleases others |
The complaisant 6 year old played every game her friend suggested |
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Docile |
Easily manageable or teachable |
We usually give the mist docile horse to the younger riders |
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Flamboyant |
Showy.flashy.vivid.dramatic |
The flamboyant hip hop star arrived wearing gobs of jewelry and a 5 thousand dollar outfit |
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Intrepid |
Having unwavering courage |
He intrepid Kat venture alone into the depths of No man's land |
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Mellow |
Relaxed and unhurried |
Mrs. Faria used to be tense and anxious answer she taught her Deer Valley. But now at DV she seems to have mellowed a bit |
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Pacific |
Of peaceful nature |
Mr. Hillman tried to pacify the students after they learned that the Homecoming Dance had been cancelled |
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Strident |
Loud.harsh grating or shrill |
The banging from the work of the contractors made for strident sounds in room 1207 |
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Unabashed |
Not embarrassed. Composed |
The student was completely unabashed as he describes exactly why he wanted to use the hall pass |
