Vocabulary from Chapters 3 and 4

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Haughty (adj.)

Back

arrogantly superior and disdainful.

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Misapprehension (n.)

Back

a misunderstanding or mistaken belief.

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Euphemism (n.)

Back

a mild or indirect word used to substitute for one considered too harsh or blunt.

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Inconspicuously (adv.)

Back

in a way that does not attract attention.

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“Putting on airs” (idiom)

Back

acting superior or pretentious.

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Strivers (n.)

Back

people who work hard to achieve success or improvement.

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Scrambler (n.)

Back

someone who struggles or competes fiercely to achieve something.

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Jammed (v.)

Back

became stuck or blocked; crammed tightly into a space.

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Red-Letter Day (n.)

Back

a special, memorable day because something important happened.

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Sauntered (v.)

Back

to walk in a slow, relaxed way without hurry or effort.