English vocab doll house Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
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caprice

A

A sudden change of mood or behavior.

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2
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lucrative

A

Producing a great deal or gift.

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3
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impertinent

A

Not showing proper respect.

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4
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sully

A

Damaging the purity or integrity of something.

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5
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prevaricate

A

Speak or act in a evasive way.

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6
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obstinate

A

Refusing to change ones opinion on a action.

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7
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insinuate

A

To hint in a unpleasant way.

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8
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infantilize

A

Treating someone in a child way that would deny their maturity.

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9
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austere

A

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

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10
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paternalistic

A

Relating to or characterized by the restriction of the freedom and responsibilities of subordinates or dependents in their supposed interest.

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11
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zeal

A

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

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12
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innocuous

A

Not harmful or offensive.

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