Flashcards in new words Deck (7)
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1
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frivolous
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- not having any serious purpose or value
- e.g “frivolous ribbons and lacy frills”
2
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indolent
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-wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy
3
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vindictive
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- having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
- “the criticism was both vindictive and personalized”
4
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intonation
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- the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
- “she spoke English with a German intonation”
5
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irresolute
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- showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain, tentative
- “she stood irresolute outside his door”
6
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obsolete
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- no longer produced or used; out of date.
- “the disposal of old and obsolete machinery”
7
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obscure
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-not discovered or known about; uncertain. "his origins and parentage are obscure" -not important or well known. "a relatively obscure actor" -vague