Vocab Flashcards by Henry Chen

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Abrupt

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Sudden and unexpected

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lure

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to attract

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adapt

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to change something

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meager

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very small or not enough

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anxious

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Worried and nervous

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benefit

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a helpful or good effect

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immerse

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Completely involve in something

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mimic

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To copy someone’s actions

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barren

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unable to produce plants and fruits

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noncommittal

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not expressing a clear opinion or decision

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braggart

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Someone who proudly talks a lot about his or her achievements

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notorious

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famous for something bad

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capricious

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usually to change ideas

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obstinate

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unreasonably determined on something

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concise

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expressing things shortly

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omit

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fail to include or do something

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controversial

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causing disagreement and discussion

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peak

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the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill

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drastic

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extreme change on something

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predicament

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an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of

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duration

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a period of time

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presume

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to assume

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economize

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to manage money in the best possible way

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quest

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searching and explore for something （n.)

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endeavor

to attempt on something

revere

respect

falter

lose strength and purpose

robust

tough

flourish

to thrive

sooth

to make someone relax

gratified

make someone satisfied

steadfast

determined and loyal

faith

something people have when they have strong beliefs

haphazard

unplanned and random nonchalant

tangible

realistic

1descent 2ascent

1to go down 2to go up

gullible

easily tricked

subtle

not obvious

subtle

not obvious

homely

ordinary but comfortable

frantic

to describe out of control from worrying

incident

a sad event

unruly

hard to control

inundate

to make other overwhelm

urgent

emergency

irate

furious

vibrant

energetic

jovial

cheerful

vigorous

healthy and strong

keen

nice good close

willful

stubborn

knack

trick

wrath

anger

lofty

high

yearn

to want something badly

acclaim

approval

permanent

forever

temporary

for a short amount of time

disuse

Not being used

affluent

rich

docile

passive

allege

to claim someone has done something wrong

endorse

to support

fathom

to understand

aloof

not participating

epoch

a periods of time after a advance

ambition

a wish about achievements

equilibrium

balance

appease

to comfort