Flashcard #12

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to heed

Back

pay close attention

Sentence: She failed to heed the warning signs and ended up in trouble.

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heritage

Back

any property that has been inherited

Sentence: The ancient castle is part of the country’s rich heritage.

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hostility

Back

a feeling of unfriendliness, enmity

Sentence: There was clear hostility between the two rival teams during the match.

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idiosyncrasy

Back

personal mannerism

Sentence: His habit of tapping his pen on the table is one of his many idiosyncrasies.

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to imitate

Back

to copy, mimic

Sentence: Children often imitate the behavior of adults around them.

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imperceptible

Back

barely noticeable

Sentence: The changes in his tone were so slight they were almost imperceptible.

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impermanent

Back

not lasting, temporary

Sentence: The artist used chalk to create impermanent murals on the sidewalk.

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impetuous

Back

acting or done suddenly

Sentence: His impetuous decision to quit his job left him regretting it later.

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to implement

Back

to put into effect, fulfill, accomplish

Sentence: The government plans to implement new policies to improve education.

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to impugn

Back

to criticize

Sentence: The politician’s opponents tried to impugn his credibility during the debate.