English 12 Vocab List 1 2022-23

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Synonym for 'clever': Harry was a charming and clever man.

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Adroit

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Marked by a showy or pretentious display

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Ostentatious

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Flashy; Showy; Seeking attention

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ostentatious

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very angry

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livid

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My mom was _____________ when she saw my brother's three failing grades.

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livid

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The two countries were _____ in a decades-long war.

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embroiled

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Involve in argument or disorder; entangle.

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embroil

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Avoid embroiling yourself in drama.

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Embroil

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Governments can become ______ in hostile actions when peaceful talks fail.

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embroiled

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Lina vilified Hiro when she

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spoke unfavorably of him.