English Adjectives

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Appease
to calm or satisfy. (When he became angry, James’ mother gave him chocolate to appease him.)
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Brusque
short, abrupt, dismissive. (John’s brusque manner sometimes offends his colleagues.)
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Cajole
to urge, coax. (Maria’s friends cajoled her into buying the shoes.)
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Chide
to voice disapproval (Hannah chided Gregory for his vulgar habits and sloppy appearance.)
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Clandestine
secret (In order to plan the surprise party, we arranged a clandestine meeting.)
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Deferential
showing respect for another’s authority (Donna is always deferential to her teachers.)
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Demure
quiet, modest, reserved (Though everyone else at the party was dancing and going crazy, she remained demure.)
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Elated
overjoyed, thrilled (When he found out he had won the lottery, the postman was elated.)
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Modicum
a small amount of something. (The teacher did not show even a modicum of mercy when I forgot my homework).
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Morose
gloomy or sullen (David’s morose nature made him very unpleasant to talk to)
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Card 2

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Brusque

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short, abrupt, dismissive. (John’s brusque manner sometimes offends his colleagues.)

Card 3

Front

Cajole

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Card 4

Front

Chide

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Clandestine

Back

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