WordlyWise6 Flashcards

(15 cards)

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Aspire

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To have a strong desire to get or do something. Like a goal or something you want to achieve

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Addict

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A person with a very strong desire for something.

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Bias

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A preference that prevents one from being impartial

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Blantant

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Very obvious in an offensive or shameless way.

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Candid

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Expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths

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Confront

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To stand up or to face boldly

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Debut

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A first appearance or first public appearance

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Enroll

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To sign up to become a member of some group activity or to register

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Fluster

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To make nervous, embarrassed, or confused.

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Impunity

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Freedom from being harmed or punished

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Intensify

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To increase or to strengthen or deepen.

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Intimidate

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To frighten, especially by threatening someone.

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Obnoxious

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Very unpleasant; disgusting

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Retort

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To answer, especially in a quick or clever way.

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Stint

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A period of time devoted to a job or some task or a limit or restriction

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