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Knowsys Vocabulary
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aloof _A
Characteristic
cool and detached
• The supermodel was distant and aloof, disappointing her adoring fans.
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attribute aˈ trib yut
N Characteristic
A quality or characteristic• One of the attributes of Mediterranean
people is olive-colored skin.
7th attribution
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exoticeg zaˈ tik
A Characteristic foreign or unusual
• When we visited Japan, the exotic food upset my stomach, and I was sick the entire week.
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Homagehaˈ mij
N Characteristic
Respect, allegiance, or honor
• On Memorial Day, Americans pay homage to their fallen soldiers out of respect for their sacrifices.
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irrelevanti reˈ lə vənt
A Characteristic
Not applicable or pertinent
• Ira was famous for asking irrelevant questions designed to get the class off topic.
7th relevant, relevance
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147 -mottled
maˈ təld
ACharacteristic
Spotted or blotched in coloring
• When Matt got angry his face became mottled, and red splotches appeared all over his head and neck.
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148 +precise
pre sisˈ
A Characteristic
exact• I remember the precise moment I
understood my purpose in life and dedicated myself to becoming a doctor.
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precision, imprecise
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149 +sleekslek
A Characteristic
Slim, trim, and graceful
• The well-maintained 1967 Ford Mustang is a very sleek sports car.
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subtle sutˈ l
A CharacteristicDelicate, refined, or faint
• The subtle hint of spices added flavor to the dish without overwhelming the natural flavorings of the meat.
7th subtlety, subtleness