Sylvia & Aki Vocabulary - Part 1

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What does 'reluctantly' mean?

Back

Reluctantly means doing something with hesitation or unwillingness.

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What does 'gnawed' mean in the context of memories?

Back

Gnawed means to persistently worry or trouble someone, similar to how a rodent gnaws at something.

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What does 'pleated' refer to in clothing?

Back

Pleated refers to a type of fabric that has been folded and sewn into place, creating a series of folds.

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What does 'faint' mean when describing a sound?

Back

Faint means a sound that is very quiet and difficult to hear.

Front

What is the opposite of 'somber'?

Back

The opposite of 'somber' is 'happy', which means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

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What does 'happily' mean?

Back

Happily means in a joyful or cheerful manner.

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What does 'excitedly' mean?

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Excitedly means in a way that shows strong enthusiasm or eagerness.

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What does 'stained' mean in relation to clothing?

Back

Stained means marked or discolored, often by a substance that is difficult to remove.

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What does 'ripped' mean when describing clothing?

Back

Ripped means torn or damaged, often resulting in a hole.

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What does 'noisy' mean?

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Noisy means making a lot of loud or disruptive sounds.