Lesson 18-19 Flashcards
1
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Cynical -
A
Seeing the worst in others
2
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Defensive
A
- protecting point of view
3
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Derisive - mocking
A
4
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Emphatic
A
Stressing a point
5
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Entreat - beg. plead
A
6
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Inquisitive - asking questions
A
7
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Nostalgic - remembering and missing the past
A
8
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Penitent - remorseful
A
9
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Reflective - remembering the past
A
10
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Sardonic - sarcastic and ironic
A
11
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Scathing - harsh
A
12
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Scholarly - intellectual
A
13
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Cerebral - intellectual
A
14
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Sensationalistic - exaggerating emotions
A
15
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Skeptical - doubtful
A
16
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Tentative - hesitant
A
17
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Understated
A
- mildly suggested
18
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Wry - bitter
A
19
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Amusement - humor
A
20
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Bemusement
A
confusion
21
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Detachment
A
Lack of concern
22
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Disdain - scorn
A
contempt
23
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Indignation - anger
A
24
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Mockery
A
Making fun of someone
25
Smug
- self-satisfied
26
superior
Higher and better
27
Somber - sullen and gloomy
28
Acme - high point
zenith
29
Ajar - slightly open
30
Apex - high point
pinnacle
31
Avid - passionate
32
Bane - a cause for ruin
33
Bard - poet
34
Bevy - a large group
35
Bilk - to embezzle or to steal
36
Boon - blessing
37
Boor - a rude person
38
Curt - terse
rude
39
Deft - skilled
adept
40
Dire
Serious and urgent
41
Dolt
a stupid person
42
Dupe
- to trick
43
Fawn
To flatter
44
