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OBSTINATE (adj.) obstinacy (n.) obstinately (adv.) |
Excessively stubborn, difficult to manage or move Ex. Once I make up my mind about something, I can be very obstinate. There is no point in arguing with me. Memory peg - I visualize a donkey refusing to move out of the road. Donkeys or mules are the animals most associated with obstinacy. |
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DILIGENT (adj.) diligent (n.) diligently (adv.) |
Hardworking; showing care and effort; persistent Ex. She is diligent in her work. Memory peg - never give up |
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INTREPID (adj.) intrepidly (adv.) intrepidity (n.) |
Fearless Ex. The intrepid mountaineers. Memory peg - Brave |
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EXTROVERTED (adj.) extrovert (n.) extroversion (n.) extrovertive (adj.) |
Outgoing; a person more interested in what goes on around him than in his own thoughts and feelings Ex. The closest thing to a red-blooded, extroverted American youth Schulz created was a beagle. Memory peg - sociable |
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CALLOUS (adj.) callously (adv.) callousness (n.) |
Unfeeling; indifferent; heartless Ex. Jane's kindly and gentle nature could not but revolt at her sister's callous behavior. Memory peg - Selfish |
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ALTRUISTIC (adj.) altruism (n.) altruist (n.) |
Unselfishness; considering the well-being and happiness of others first Ex. Altruistic spirit should be cultivated by us vigorously. Memory peg - charitable |
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LETHARGIC (adj.) lethargize (v.) lethargy (n.) |
Being tired; uninterested; sleepy; lacking in energy Ex. The weather made her listless and lethargic. Memory peg - depression |
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INTROVERTED (adj.) introvert (n.) introversion (n.) introversive (adj.) |
Turn (the mind, thought) inward upon itself. A person who is more interested in his own thoughts and feelings than in things outside himself. Ex. Alan thought about his introverted personality. Memory peg - timid, shy |
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INSOLENT (adj.) insolence (n.) insolently (adv.) |
Insulting; offensive; contemptuous; Ex. My boss is so rude and insolent that I can't do with him. Memory peg - rude and impolite |
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BLASE' (adj.) ~ (about) |
Not showing signs of enjoying or being pleased Ex. When he approached the young woman to ask for a date, he tried hard to seem cool and blase'. Memory peg - sophisticated and cool |
