Saturday, September 6, 2014

vocab->1-10


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Word
Level
Defintion
Sample Sentence
Group
1
colleague
6
N: a co-worker or fellow classmate
The woman impressed her colleagues with her computer skills.
Relationships
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   Emotions
2
compatible
7
ADJ: capable of getting along well with other people or things
On the alien planet, people took compatibility test to find their partners.
Relationships
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  Emotions
3
accommodate
8
V: (1) to be agreeable, acceptable, suitable,
(2) to adapt.
ADJ: accommodating
(1)The rental home home was designed to accommodate up to 20 people.
(2) The bunny accommodated itself to the hot climate
Relationships
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   Emotions
4
amiable
10
ADJ: friendly, kind, likeable
Kate was an amiable host for the party, but she had a foul temper afterwards.
Relationships
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  Emotions
5
congenial
10
ADJ: friendly, sociable, suited to one’s needs
The boarding school’s faculty acted in a congenial manner, so that the students would feel comfortable.
Relationships
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  Emotions
6
aloof
10
ADJ: emotionally distant
The troubled girl was aloof and distracted during class.
Relationships
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   Emotions
7
nonchalant
9
ADJ: casual, calm unconcerned
Lexi acted in a nonchalant manner while her friend was busy covering up her lies with more lies.
Relationships
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  Emotions
8
apathetic
8
ADJ: showing no interest or concern
N: apathy
The bored students were very apathetic, especially towards the end of class
Relationships
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   Emotions
9
indifferent
8
ADJ: showing no interest or concern
N: indifference
I was very indifferent towards my parents changes in vacation plans
Relationships
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   Emotions
10
sentimental
6
ADJ: overly emotional
The girls felt a sentimental attachment towards each other because of the traumatic experience they had together.
Relationships
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  Emotions

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