Vocabulary Flashcards

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accountable

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to be responsible. Example: Sam is held accountable for washing his dog.

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advise

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to give one's opinion or to inform. Example: A coach can advise you on how to improve your swimming.

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desperately

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to try anything to change a hopeless situation. Example: The woman was desperately trying to remember where she had left her keys.

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hesitated

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to wait or stop, especially because of feeling unsure. Example: The dog hesitated before jumping up to grab the food off the counter.

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humiliated

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to be made to feel ashamed or foolish. Example: Sarah felt humiliated when she forgot her lines.

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inspiration

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a person or thing that stirs the mind, feelings, or imagination. Example: The girl found inspiration for her drawing in nature.

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self-esteem

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to have respect for one's self. Example: Winning the soccer championship helped improve Billy's confidence and self-esteem.

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uncomfortably

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uneasily. Example: Sonya's throat felt uncomfortably sore.