49 Flashcards

1
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subvert

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to make weaker or less effective

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2
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temperament

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the usual attitude, mood, or behavior

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3
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aloof

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not involved with or friendly toward other people

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4
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acrimonious

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angry and bitter

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5
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melancholy

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a sad mood or feeling

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6
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mercurial

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changing moods quickly and often

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officious

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used to describe an annoying person who tries to tell other people what to do in a way that is not wanted or needed

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8
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urbane

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polite and confident

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9
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apathetic

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not having or showing much emotion or interest

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10
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killjoy

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a person who spoils other people’s fun or enjoyment

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figurehead

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a person who is called the head or chief of something but who has no real power

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12
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braggart

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a person who brags a lot

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13
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somber

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very sad and serious

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14
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bewilder

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to confuse very much

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15
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repent

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to feel or show that you are sorry for something bad or wrong that you did

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16
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equanimity

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calm emotions when dealing with problems or pressure

17
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veracity

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truth or accuracy

18
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supplant

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to take the place of

19
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mitigate

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to make less severe, harmful, or painful

20
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ascertain

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to learn or find out