Vocabulary Flashcard: -ish

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What does 'peevish' mean?

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Easily irritated or annoyed; often in a bad mood.

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What does 'foolish' mean?

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Lacking good sense or judgment; silly.

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What does 'lavish' mean?

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Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

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What does 'sheepish' mean?

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Showing embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence.

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What does 'squeamish' mean?

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Easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted.

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What does 'sluggish' mean?

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Slow-moving or inactive.

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What does 'stylish' mean?

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Fashionable and elegant.

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Use 'peevish' in a sentence.

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Vin seems always to be in a bad mood. People see him as peevish.

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Use 'foolish' in a sentence.

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Connor's behavior was so foolish that he was sent to the principal's office.

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Use 'lavish' in a sentence.

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The decorations look very professional. What an incredible hotel! What is this hotel? Lavish.