11
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hysterical
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8
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ADJ: having excessive and uncontrollable emotion
N: hysteria
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After hearing the ridiculous project proposal, Richard burst out in hysterical laughter
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Relationships
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Emotion
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12
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benevolent
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10
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ADJ: kind, generous
N: benevolence
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Her benevolence towards the homeless got her a kindness award
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Relationships
+
Emotions
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13
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compassionate
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5
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ADJ: kind, sympathetic
N: compassion
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The coach was compassionate towards his terrible students
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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14
|
empathy
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6
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N: understanding another’s feelings
ADJ: empathetic
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Rachel was empathetic towards her traumatized friend
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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15
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charismatic
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8
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ADJ: charming
N: charisma
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Everybody liked her charismatic personality
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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16
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engaging
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6
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ADJ: interesting, charming, attractive
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The students participated more during the student engaged debate.
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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17
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gracious
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7
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ADJ: charming, generous, polite
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The headmaster was gracious towards the new school students
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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18
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courteous
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6
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ADJ: polite
N: courtesy
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The courteous customer service staff made me want to come back
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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19
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cordial
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9
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ADJ: polite, friendly
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The maid was cordially invited to the prince’s ball, like Cinderella.
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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20
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tact
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7
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N: consideration and sensitivity in dealing with others
ADJ: tactful
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The president displayed great tact during the hard times of war.
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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21
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emulate
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8
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V: to copy or imitate, to look up to
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Christine emulated Christina to a point where she had to get a restraining order
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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22
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flatter
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6
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V: to praise excessively or dishonestly
N: flattery
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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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Relationships
+
Emotion
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23
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fidelity
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8
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N: faithfulness, loyalty
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The bank kept people’s privacy with much fidelity
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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24
|
steadfast
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8
|
ADJ: determined, loyal, steady
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Her steadfast commitment to her skiing made her a great addition to the school team.
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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25
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fickle
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7
|
ADJ: not reliable or dependable, changing opinions frequently
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She was fickle on her decision about whether or not to go to the pool party
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Relationships
+
Emotion
|
26
|
headstrong
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6
|
ADJ: stubborn, disobedient
|
The headstrong puppy was very difficult to train.
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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27
|
obstinate
|
8
|
ADJ: stubborn, disobedient
N: obstinacy
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She acted in an obstinate manner when her doctors were trying to make her take a life-saving medication.
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Relationships
+
Emotion
|
28
|
exasperate
|
6
|
V: to annoy, irritate
ADJ: exasperating
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The little boy exasperated his babysitter by his tantrums and whining.
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Relationships
+
Emotion
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29
|
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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Relationships
+
Emotion
|
30
|
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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Relationships
+
Emotion
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Saturday, September 6, 2014
vocab->11-30
vocab->1-10
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Word
|
Level
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Defintion
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Sample Sentence
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Group
|
1
|
colleague
|
6
|
N: a co-worker or fellow classmate
|
The woman impressed her colleagues with her computer skills.
|
Relationships
+
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
+
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
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Relationships
+
Emotions
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4
|
amiable
|
10
|
ADJ: friendly, kind, likeable
|
Kate was an amiable host for the party, but she had a foul temper afterwards.
|
Relationships
+
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.
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Relationships
+
Emotions
|
6
|
aloof
|
10
|
ADJ: emotionally distant
|
The troubled girl was aloof and distracted during class.
|
Relationships
+
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
+
Emotions
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8
|
apathetic
|
8
|
ADJ: showing no interest or concern
N: apathy
|
The bored students were very apathetic, especially towards the end of class
|
Relationships
+
Emotions
|
9
|
indifferent
|
8
|
ADJ: showing no interest or concern
N: indifference
|
I was very indifferent towards my parents changes in vacation plans
|
Relationships
+
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
+
Emotions
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