English Language-Adjective Flashcards

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Idyllic

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Place or experience is extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful

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Chaotic

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A state of total confusion with no order

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3
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Unsettling

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Causing change

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4
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Blunt

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Not sharp

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5
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Abrupt

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Sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant

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Defeatist

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Having no hope and expecting to fail

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7
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Amiable

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Friendly

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Arcane

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Obscure, secret, known only by a few

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Brazen

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Excessively bold, brash, clear and obvious

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Brusque

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Short, abrupt, dismissive

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Callous

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Harsh, cold, unfeeling

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12
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Circumspect

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Caution

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13
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Cumulative

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Increasing, building upon itself

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13
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Clandestine

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Secret

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14
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Coherent

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Logically consistent, intelligible

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15
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Cynical

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Believing the worst of others, esp that all acts are selfish

16
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Deferential

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Showing respect for another’s authority

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Demure

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Quiet, modest, reserved

18
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Diligent

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Showing care in doing one’s work

19
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Elated

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Overjoyed, thrilled

20
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Eloquent

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Expressive, articulate, moving

21
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Erudite

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Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

22
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Feral

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Wild, savage

23
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Fractious

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Troublesome or irritable

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