Knowsys Vocabulary
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Knowsys Vocabulary
Group 15
Group: 15
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aloof _A
Characteristic
cool and detached
• The supermodel was distant and aloof, disappointing her adoring fans.
7th
Group: 15143
attribute aˈ trib yut
N Characteristic
A quality or characteristic• One of the attributes of Mediterranean
people is olive-colored skin.
7th attribution
Group: 15144
exoticeg zaˈ tik
A Characteristic foreign or unusual
• When we visited Japan, the exotic food upset my stomach, and I was sick the entire week.
7th
Group: 15
145 +
Homagehaˈ mij
N Characteristic
Respect, allegiance, or honor
• On Memorial Day, Americans pay homage to their fallen soldiers out of respect for their sacrifices.
7th
Group: 15
146 _
irrelevanti reˈ lə vənt
A Characteristic
Not applicable or pertinent
• Ira was famous for asking irrelevant questions designed to get the class off topic.
7th relevant, relevance
Group: 15
147 -mottled
maˈ təld
ACharacteristic
Spotted or blotched in coloring
• When Matt got angry his face became mottled, and red splotches appeared all over his head and neck.
7th
Group: 15
148 +precise
pre sisˈ
A Characteristic
exact• I remember the precise moment I
understood my purpose in life and dedicated myself to becoming a doctor.
7th
precision, imprecise
Group: 15
149 +sleekslek
A Characteristic
Slim, trim, and graceful
• The well-maintained 1967 Ford Mustang is a very sleek sports car.
Group: 15
150
subtle sutˈ l
A CharacteristicDelicate, refined, or faint
• The subtle hint of spices added flavor to the dish without overwhelming the natural flavorings of the meat.
7th subtlety, subtleness