Saturday, September 6, 2014

vocab->11-30


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hysterical
8
ADJ: having excessive and uncontrollable emotion
N: hysteria
After hearing the ridiculous project proposal, Richard burst out in hysterical laughter
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benevolent
10
ADJ: kind, generous
N: benevolence
Her benevolence towards the homeless got her a kindness award
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compassionate
5
ADJ: kind, sympathetic
N: compassion
The coach was compassionate towards his terrible students
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empathy
6
N: understanding another’s feelings
ADJ: empathetic
Rachel was empathetic towards her traumatized friend
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charismatic
8
ADJ: charming
N: charisma
Everybody liked her charismatic personality
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16
engaging
6
ADJ: interesting, charming, attractive
The students participated more during the student engaged debate.
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17
gracious
7
ADJ: charming, generous, polite
The headmaster was gracious towards the new school students
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18
courteous
6
ADJ: polite
N: courtesy
The courteous customer service staff made me want to come back
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cordial
9
ADJ: polite, friendly
The maid was cordially invited to the prince’s ball, like Cinderella.
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tact
7
N: consideration and sensitivity in dealing with others
ADJ: tactful
The president displayed great tact during the hard times of war.
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21
emulate
8
V: to copy or imitate, to look up to
Christine emulated Christina to a point where she had to get a restraining order
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flatter
6
V: to praise excessively or dishonestly
N: flattery
At first, Susan was flattered by all of her friends compliments, but she soon realized that they were using her like an atm.
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23
fidelity
8
N: faithfulness, loyalty
The bank kept people’s privacy with much fidelity
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steadfast
8
ADJ: determined, loyal, steady
Her steadfast commitment to her skiing made her a great addition to the school team.
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fickle
7
ADJ: not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently
She was fickle on her decision about whether or not to go to the pool party
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headstrong
6
ADJ: stubborn, disobedient
The headstrong puppy was very difficult to train.
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obstinate
8
ADJ: stubborn, disobedient
N: obstinacy
She acted in an obstinate manner when her doctors were trying to make her take  a life-saving medication.
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28
exasperate
6
V: to annoy, irritate
ADJ: exasperating
The little boy exasperated his babysitter by his tantrums and whining.
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infuriate
7
V: to anger or enrage
ADJ: infuriating
The teacher was punishing all of the students for no reason, which infuriated them.
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indignant
10
ADJ: outraged, angry at something unjust
He ran away indignantly after he found out that the school was cutting the school soccer team.
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