Vocabulary Flashcards

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adversity

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An instance or condition of serious or continued misfortune; a major problem. Synonyms: obstacle, big problem.

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shift

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To put something aside and replace it by another; transfer. Synonym: to change.

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despite

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Without being affected by something; regardless of. Synonym: even though.

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initial

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Happening at the beginning. Synonyms: earliest, original.

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arrogant

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Having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people. Synonym: overconfident.

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optimistic

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Feeling positively and that everything will come out all right; hopeful

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distinct

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different in a way that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc.; easy to see, hear, smell, feel, etc.; strong and definite. Synonym: noticeable, evident

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brood

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to think about negatively about for a long period of time. Synonym: to worry about

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endure

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to put up with; to continue to exist or last over a long period of time. Synonym: To experience or deal with

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elaborate

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To give more details; to develop more