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TermDefinition
Acquire To get or obtain EX: To ----the knowledge needed for success, you must study and work hard.
Aloof Indifferent or disinterested EX: Even though Al acted --- when he found out he didn’t make the team, he was really heartbroken.
Disgrace The loss of respect or honor EX: Breaking of laws can cause --- to the royal family.
Gallantly Bravely; chivalrously; exceptionally polite EX: After --- fighting in the war, he was awarded a Purple Heart.
Gingerly Cautiously or carefully EX: We --- hiked through the rocks and the stream. We didn’t want to fall into the river and get hurt.
Hoodlum Young, street ruffian belonging to a gang EX: Police arrested the --- that was breaking into people’s cars and stealing their money.
Impersonal Not personal EX: The text sent by the telemarketer was -- and didn’t even contain my name.
Irresistible Enticing; tempting to possess EX: Reese’s peanut butter cups are --- to most candy lovers!
Lanky Ungracefully thin and tall EX: The -- kid tried out for the basketball team, but was too uncoordinated to make accurate shots.
Mouthy Responding in a rude and pompous manner EX: The teen was punished for getting -- with teachers by calling them disrespectful names.
Reckless Unconcerned with the consequences of actions EX: Our bus driver was --- while driving on the highway by changing lanes and driving too fast.
Roguish Playfully dishonest or mischievous EX: His -- charm stereotyped him as a bad boy, but deep down he was very polite.
Sarcastic Characterized by mocking EX: Charlie’s --- tone was easily detected when she was making fun of something she wasn’t interested in.
Sympathetic Feeling of compassion EX: My sister was --- when I didn’t get picked for the play. She knew how hard I worked for the part.
Sensitive Easily or readily affected by something EX: My skin is so --- that even five minutes in the sun gives me a burn.
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