Vocabulary Flashcards

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Sensitized

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Made more aware or affected by something. Example: After the allergy test, she was sensitized to pollen and had to avoid flowers.

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Exquisite

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Very beautiful, delicate, or finely made. Example: The artist painted an exquisite portrait full of detail.

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Veldt

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A wide, open grassy area in southern Africa. Example: Lions and zebras roam freely on the African veldt.

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Sedative

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A medicine or substance that calms or makes someone sleepy. Example: The doctor gave the patient a sedative before the surgery.

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Bemused

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Slightly confused or lost in thought. Example: She had a bemused look on her face after hearing the tricky riddle.

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Preoccupied

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Thinking so much about something that you don’t notice other things. Example: He was so preoccupied with his book that he didn’t hear his name being called.

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Jovial

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Cheerful and full of happiness. Example: The teacher had a jovial attitude that made learning fun.

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Insufferable

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So annoying or unpleasant that it is difficult to stand. Example: The hot, humid weather was insufferable, making everyone tired and sweaty.

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Neurosis

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A condition that causes extreme worry or anxiety. Example: His neurosis made him wash his hands many times a day because he feared germs.

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Engrossed

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Completely focused or absorbed in something. Example: She was so engrossed in her video game that she didn’t hear the phone ring.