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sophisticated
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adjective
experienced in worldly ways She was very sophisticated, and everyone wanted her opinion. |
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aloofness
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noun
the state of being uninterested and unsympithetic The boy was known for his aloofness, but to me he was friendly. |
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elite
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adjective
superior;top The elite soldiers went into battle; they were very brave. |
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resignedly
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adverb
patiently accepting; in an unresisting way They did their homework resignedly but they would rather be doing other things. |
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ember
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noun
a glowing piece of wood There was an ember in the fire; it was very hot. |
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apprehensive
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adjective
anxious or fearful; uneasy He was apprehensive when he had to go into the room; his friends all dared him to. |
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defiance
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noun
open, bold resistance to authority. The protesters showed defiance,and they were admired. |
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contemptuous
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adjective
scornful;despising He was contemptuous of his enemy yet he treated him fairly. |
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sheepish
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adjective
acting embarassed or ashamed The man was sheepish; he lost the game for his team. |
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premonition
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noun
a feeling that something is about to occur The man had a premonition that the world was join to end and he was scared. |