Flashcards: K. Nordstrom Week 46: English
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kanordstrom on November 11, 2011
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 abstain | to choose not to do or have something I need to ___________ from eating for at least 12 hours before my blood test. |
| boisterous | very noisy and active in a lively way He had a big, ___________ laugh. |
| demagogue | a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices His opponent called him a bigoted ___________. |
| emulate | to try to be like someone or something you admire She grew up ___________ing her sports heroes. |
| fraught | causing or having a lot of emotional stress or worry There was a ___________ silence. |
| haughty | having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people The worker strongly disliked the ___________ aristocrats. |
| mundane | dull and ordinary She dislikes ___________ chores, like washing dishes. |
| pragmatic | concerned with practical matters His ___________ view of public education comes from years of working in city schools. |
| superfluous | beyond what is needed; not necessary Further discussion seemed ___________.. |
| tenacious | not easily stopped or pulled apart; firm or strong He is a ___________ negotiator. |
| vindicate | to show that someone is not guilty She will be completely ___________d by the evidence. |
| prosaic | lacking wit or imagination He has a ___________ writing style. |
| opulent | very comfortable and expensive I'm always a bit jealous of the ___________ lifestyle of wealthy people. |
| nonchalant | relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not care or are not worried about anything He was surprisingly ___________ about winning the award. |
| fortitude | mental strength and courage that allows someone to face danger, pain, etc. She has endured disappointments with ___________ and patience. |