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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquire [verb] | to get or to obtain |
| aloof [adj] | indifferent or disinterested |
| disgrace [noun] | the loss of respect or honor |
| gallantly [adverb] | bravely; chivalrously; exceptionally polite |
| gingerly [adverb] | cautiously or carefully |
| hoodlum [noun] | young, street ruffian belonging to a gang |
| impersonal [adj] | not personal |
| irresistible [adj] | enticing; tempting to possess |
| lanky [adj] | ungracefully thin and tall |
| mouthy [adj] | responding in a rude and pompous manner |
| reckless [adj] | unconcerned with the consequences of actions |
| roguish [adj] | playfully dishonest or mischievous |
| sarcastic [adj] | characterized by mocking |
| sympathetic [adj] | feeling of compassion |
| sensitive [adj] | easily or readily affected by something |
| acquire [verb] | John is looking to ____________ a baseball card, he wants to obtain it. |
| aloof [adj] | Ryan was _______ in helping John find a baseball card, he was disinterested |
| disgrace [noun] | When Arthur got kicked out of his family, his father told him he was a ________________ to the family, for destroying the family's honor. |
| gallantly [adverb] | Logan ___________________ rescued Allie when she was in trouble, he was really brave. |
| gingerly [adverb] | John __________________ carried his phone when he took it out of the case, he was very careful |
| hoodlum [noun] | Logan was told to stay away from _______________s, he was told that they belonged to a gang. |
| impersonal [adj] | Ryan's agenda book was _______________, it looked like he hasn't personalized it. |
| irresistible [adj] | The chocolate cake was ___________________ to Arthur, he had to steal it to possess it. |
| lanky [adj] | John was _____________, he was tall, and very clumsy. |
| mouthy [adj] | Ryan is very ___________, he was really rude to his mother. |
| reckless [adj] | Arthur was _________________ when he tried to steal the cake, he did not care what would happen. |
| roguish [adj] | Arthur was also _____________, he was very mischievous. |
| sarcastic [adj] | "It was so funny I forgot to laugh" Logan said mockingly, he was known for being _______________. |
| sympathetic [adj] | Ryan was ________________ when he heard the news, he was very compassionate for Arthur. |
| sensitive [adj] | Joe was really _______________ to criticism, whenever you criticised him he would become angry, he was easily made angry. |
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