Knowsys Vocabulary

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aloof _A

Characteristic

cool and detached

• The supermodel was distant and aloof, disappointing her adoring fans.

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attribute aˈ trib yut

N Characteristic

A quality or characteristic• One of the attributes of Mediterranean

people is olive-colored skin.

7th attribution

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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.

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Homagehaˈ mij

N Characteristic

Respect, allegiance, or honor

• On Memorial Day, Americans pay homage to their fallen soldiers out of respect for their sacrifices.

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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

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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.

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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

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149 +sleekslek

A Characteristic

Slim, trim, and graceful

• The well-maintained 1967 Ford Mustang is a very sleek sports car.

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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