Describing People
Character, temperament, ability, and the words used to describe people.
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only
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/ˈɑːn.li/
Being the single one of its kind; with no others.
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mean
A1
/miːn/
To have a particular meaning; to express or stand for.
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nice
A1
/ˈnaːs/
Pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive.
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kind
A1
/kaɪnd/
A group of people or things that share the same qualities; a type or category.
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hi
A1
/haɪ/
A friendly, informal greeting said when you meet someone.
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welcome
A1
/ˈwɛlkəm/
Said to greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive.
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friendly
A1
/ˈfɹɛnd.li/
Kind, warm, and easy to talk to.
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sir
A2
/sɝ/
a polite way of addressing a man, especially one you do not know or who is older or more important
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stuff
A2
/stɐf/
Things in general, when you do not say exactly what they are.
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able
A2
[ˈeɪ̯.bw]
having the power, skill, or chance to do something
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perhaps
A2
/pɚˈhæps/
Used to say that something is possible but not certain; maybe.
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certainly
A2
/ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/
Without any doubt; definitely.
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frank
A2
/ˈfɹæŋk/
Honest and direct, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.
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lovely
A2
/ˈlʌv.li/
Very beautiful or attractive.
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patient
A2
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
Able to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed.
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character
A2
/ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/
A person in a story, film, or play.
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brilliant
A2
/ˈbɹɪljənt/
Very good; excellent or wonderful.
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brave
A2
/bɹæɪv/
Showing courage when facing danger, difficulty, or pain.
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familiar
A2
/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/
Easy to recognize because you have seen, heard, or known it before.
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clever
A2
/ˈklɛv.ɚ/
Quick to learn and understand things; intelligent.
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rude
A2
/ɹud/
Not polite; behaving in a way that upsets or offends other people.
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behave
A2
/bɪˈheɪv/
To act in a particular way.
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confident
A2
/ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.
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personality
A2
/ˌpɜɹ.səˈnæ.lə.ti/
The qualities and behaviour that make one person different from another.
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intelligent
A2
/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
able to learn, understand, and think clearly; clever.
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lazy
A2
/ˈleɪzi/
Not willing to work or make an effort.
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manner
A2
/ˈmænɚ/
The way in which something is done or happens.
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description
A2
/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/
A piece of writing or speech that says what someone or something is like.
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creative
A2
/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/
Having or showing original ideas and imagination.
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polite
A2
/pəˈlaɪt/
Behaving in a way that shows good manners and respect for others.
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kindly
A2
/ˈkaɪndli/
In a kind and caring way.
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dude
B1
/duːd/
A man, especially a young one (informal).
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smart
B1
/smɑɹt/
Intelligent and clever.
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honest
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst/
Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying.
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dare
B1
/dɛ(ə)ɹ/
To be brave enough to do something risky or frightening.
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honestly
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst.li/
In a truthful and sincere way.
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goodness
B1
/ˈɡʊdnəs/
The quality of being kind, moral, and good.
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capable
B1
/ˈkeɪ.bə.bəl/
Having the ability or qualities needed to do something well.
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nasty
B1
/ˈnaː.sti/
Very unpleasant or disgusting.
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cruel
B1
/ˈkɹuːəl/
Causing pain or suffering on purpose, without caring; unkind.
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shy
B1
/ʃaɪ/
Nervous or uncomfortable around other people.
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selfish
B1
/ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/
caring only about yourself and not about other people
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generous
B1
/ˈdʒɛnɝəs/
Willing to give money, time, or help freely.
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loyal
B1
/ˈlɔɪəl/
Always supporting and staying faithful to a person, group, or cause.
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stubborn
B1
/ˈstʌbɚn/
Refusing to change your mind or do what others want.
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talented
B1
/ˈtæləntɪd/
Having a natural ability to do something very well.
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magnificent
B1
/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
Very impressive and beautiful; grand and splendid.
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keen
B1
/kin/
Very interested in or enthusiastic about something.
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kindness
B1
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others.
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bold
B1
/ˈbɒld/
Brave and confident; willing to take risks.
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compliment
B1
/ˈkɑmpləmənt/
Something nice you say to praise or admire someone.
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deed
B1
/diːd/
Something that is done; an action.
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reference
B1
/ˈɹɛf.ə.ɹɛns/
A mention of something or someone.
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regard
B1
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/
To think of someone or something in a particular way.
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courageous
B1
/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/
Having or showing courage; brave.
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madam
B2
/ˈmæd.əm/
A polite way of addressing a woman, especially a customer.
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genius
B2
/ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/
A person with exceptional intelligence or creative ability.
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mercy
B2
/ˈmɝsi/
Kindness or forgiveness shown to someone you have the power to punish or harm.
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decent
B2
/ˈdiːsənt/
Good enough; fairly good or acceptable.
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frankly
B2
/ˈfɹæŋkli/
Used to show that you are speaking honestly and directly, even if it may sound blunt.
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naughty
B2
/ˈnɔti/
(especially of a child) behaving badly and not doing what they are told.
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nicely
B2
/ˈnaɪsli/
In a pleasant, kind, or attractive way.
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abuse
B2
/əˈbjus/
cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal
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ultimate
B2
/ălʈɪmeʈ/
The greatest or most extreme possible.
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humble
B2
/ˈhʌmbəl/
Not proud; not thinking that you are better or more important than others.
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sucker
B2
/ˈsʌkɚ/
a gullible person who is easily deceived or exploited; informal and disapproving
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genuine
B2
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juˌɪn/
Real and exactly what it appears to be; not fake.
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arrogant
B2
/ˈæɹ.ə.ɡənt/
Believing you are better or more important than other people.
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elegant
B2
/ˈel.ə.ɡənt/
Graceful and stylish in a way that shows good taste.
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devoted
B2
/dɪˈvoʊtəd/
Loving and loyal; giving someone or something a lot of care and attention.
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sincere
B2
/sɪnˈsɪɹ/
Honest and truly meaning what you say or do; not pretending.
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subtle
B2
/ˈsʌtəl/
So slight that it is not easy to notice.
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offend
B2
/əˈfɛnd/
To upset or annoy someone by saying or doing something rude or hurtful.
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underestimate
B2
/ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/
To think that something is smaller, easier, or less important than it really is.
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hospitality
B2
/ˌhɑ.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/
Friendly and generous treatment of guests and visitors.
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facilities
B2
/fəˈsɪlɪtiz/
Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.
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presidential
B2
/pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/
Relating to a president or to a presidency.
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rib
B2
/ɹɪb/
One of the curved bones that surround and protect your chest.
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idle
B2
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/
Not being used or not working at the moment.
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saint
C1
/seɪnt/
A dead person officially recognised by a church as especially holy.
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lad
C1
/læd/
A boy or young man.
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wicked
C1
/ˈwək.əd/
Morally bad; cruel or evil.
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harsh
C1
/hɑɹʃ/
Cruel, unkind, or severe.
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dedicated
C1
/ˈdɛdəkeɪtəd/
Working hard at something because you care about it; loyal and committed.
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brutal
C1
/ˈbɹu.təl/
Extremely violent, vicious, or cruel.
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vicious
C1
/ˈvɪʃəs/
Violent and dangerous; likely to attack or hurt someone.
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classy
C1
/ˈklæsi/
Elegant, stylish, and impressive in a tasteful way.
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jackass
C1
/ˈdʒækˌæs/
informal and insulting: a foolish, stupid, or badly behaved person
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slack
C1
/slæk/
The loose part of a rope or line that is not pulled tight.
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crude
C1
/kɹuːd/
Made or done in a simple, rough way; not skilfully finished.
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cynical
C1
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/
Believing that people act only out of selfishness and expecting the worst of them.
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grumpy
C1
/ˈɡrʌm.pi/
easily annoyed, bad-tempered, and inclined to complain
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maneuver
C1
/məˈnuvɚ/
A skillful or carefully planned movement.
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cold-blooded
C1
/ˌkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/
deliberately cruel and showing no pity, emotion, or remorse
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engaging
C1
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Holding your attention and interest; very interesting.
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reassure
C1
/ˌɹi.əˈʃʊɹ/
To say or do something that makes someone feel less worried or more confident.
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manipulation
C1
/məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
The act of controlling or influencing someone in a clever and often unfair way.
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ploy
C1
/plɔɪ/
A clever trick or plan used to gain an advantage.
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gaga
C1
/ˈɡɑː.ɡɑː/
informal and sometimes disparaging: mentally confused or physically feeble, especially through old age
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apt
C1
/ˈæpt/
Suitable or appropriate for the situation.
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ingenuity
C1
/ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/
The ability to solve problems in clever, original, and inventive ways.
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benign
C1
/bɪˈnɑen/
Not harmful or dangerous, especially describing a tumour that is not cancerous.
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temperament
C1
/ˈtɛm.pɚ.ə.mənt/
A person's natural character, which shapes how they usually think, feel, and behave.
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treacherous
C2
/ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/
Dangerous and unpredictable, especially because hidden hazards are hard to see.
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loony
C2
/ˈluːni/
informal and potentially offensive: a person regarded as foolish, eccentric, or mentally unstable
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booby
C2
/ˈbuːbi/
a foolish or inept person; dated and insulting
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knack
C2
/næk/
A natural or learned skill for doing something well and easily.
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snob
C2
/snɑb/
a person who looks down on people considered socially inferior or tries to display supposedly superior taste or status
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meticulous
C2
/mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/
Giving very careful and precise attention to every detail.
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emissary
C2
/ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/
An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.
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deadbeat
C2
/ˈdɛdˌbiːt/
informal, disparaging: a lazy or irresponsible person who avoids work or depends on others for support
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epiphany
C2
/ɪˈpɪfəni/
An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
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stroller
C2
/ˈstɹoʊlɚ/
a person taking a leisurely walk
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blockhead
C2
/ˈblɑkˌhɛd/
a stupid or slow-witted person; an insulting term
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minx
C2
/mɪŋks/
A flirtatious, impudent, or pert young woman.
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charlatan
C2
/ˈʃɑːrlətən/
a person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill, usually in order to deceive others
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incognito
C2
/ˌɪn.kɑːɡˈniː.t̬oʊ/
with one's identity concealed, especially to avoid attention or recognition
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ninny
C2
/ˈnɪni/
A silly or foolish person.
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tenacious
C2
/təˈneɪʃəs/
Determined and refusing to give up.
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patronizing
C2
/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
Treating someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you.
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squeamish
C2
/ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
easily made nauseated, disgusted, or distressed by something unpleasant
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simpleton
C2
/ˈsɪmpəltən/
a person lacking intelligence or common sense
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ruffian
C2
/ˈɹʌfi.ən/
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
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maniacal
C2
/məˈnaɪ.ə.kəl/
wildly irrational, frenzied, or violently excited
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covet
C2
/ˈkʌvɪt/
to wish, long, or crave for something, especially the property of another person
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innuendo
C2
/ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/
An indirect remark that hints at something, often something rude or unkind.
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grouchy
C2
/ˈɡraʊ.tʃi/
easily annoyed, irritable, and inclined to complain
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deposition
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/ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
The removal of someone from office.
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ethereal
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/ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
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rationalize
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/ˈɹæʃənəlaɪz/
remove irrational quantities from
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go-getter
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/ˈɡoʊˌɡɛt.ɚ/
an energetic, enterprising, and ambitious person who acts decisively to achieve success
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solder
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/ˈsɑd.ɚ/
an alloy, usually of lead and tin, used when melted to join two metal surfaces
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regale
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/ɹɪˈɡeɪl/
To please or entertain (someone), especially with stories, tales or jokes.
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exploitative
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/ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/
In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something
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chucklehead
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/ˈtʃʌkl̩ˌhɛd/
informal, disparaging: a stupid, foolish, or clumsy person
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burnish
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/ˈbɝnɪʃ/
to polish and make shiny
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dyspeptic
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/ˌdɪˈspɛptɪk/
A dyspeptic person.
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ill-natured
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/ˌɪlˈneɪtʃɚd/
habitually unkind, irritable, or difficult in temperament
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detraction
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/dɪˈtɹækʃən/
the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation, especially by slander
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hobbledehoy
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/ˈhɑː.bəl.diˌhɔɪ/
an awkward, gawky, or ill-mannered adolescent boy
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beetle-browed
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/ˈbiː.təl.braʊd/
having heavy, bushy, or projecting eyebrows
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unhesitating
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/ʌnˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪŋ/
done quickly and firmly, without hesitation
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missish
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/ˈmɪs.ɪʃ/
dated and usually disapproving: affectedly prim, prudish, or overly proper in a way stereotypically associated with a young unmarried woman
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mullet-headed
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/ˈmʌlɪtˌhɛdɪd/
dated informal, disparaging: foolish, dull-witted, or slow to notice what is happening
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callipygous
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/ˌkæl.ɪˈpɪ.d͡ʒəs/
rare: having shapely or attractively proportioned buttocks
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ill-kempt
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/ˌɪlˈkɛmpt/
untidy, poorly groomed, or disheveled in appearance
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womanhater
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/ˈwʊm.ənˌheɪ.tɚ/
a person who hates, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women; a misogynist
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conformable
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/kənˈfɔɹməbəl/
corresponding in form or character; compliant
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bland
C2+
/blænd/
lacking strong flavour, interest, or distinctive character
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debase
C2+
/dɪˈbeɪs/
to lower in quality, value, character, or dignity
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reckless
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/ˈrɛkləs/
acting without thought for danger or consequences
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