Knowsys Vocabulary Group 15

aloof _ A Characteristic cool and detached Group: 15 142 aloof _ A Characteristic cool and detached The supermodel was distant and aloof, disappointing her adoring fans. 7th

attribute aˈ trib yüt N Characteristic A quality or characteristic Group: 15 143 attribute aˈ trib yüt N Characteristic A quality or characteristic One of the attributes of Mediterranean people is olive-colored skin. 7th attribution

Group: 15 144 eg zäˈ tik A Characteristic foreign or unusual exotic eg zäˈ tik A Characteristic foreign or unusual When we visited Japan, the exotic food upset my stomach, and I was sick the entire week. 7th

Respect, allegiance, or honor Group: 15 145 + Homage häˈ mij N Characteristic Respect, allegiance, or honor On Memorial Day, Americans pay homage to their fallen soldiers out of respect for their sacrifices. 7th

Not applicable or pertinent Group: 15 146 _ irrelevant i 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

Spotted or blotched in coloring Group: 15 147 - mottled mäˈ təld A Characteristic 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 prē sīsˈ A Characteristic exact I remember the precise moment I understood my purpose in life and dedicated myself to becoming a doctor. 7th precision, imprecise

The well-maintained 1967 Ford Mustang is a very sleek sports car. Group: 15 149 + sleek slēk A Characteristic Slim, trim, and graceful The well-maintained 1967 Ford Mustang is a very sleek sports car.

Delicate, refined, or faint Group: 15 150 subtle sutˈ l A Characteristic Delicate, refined, or faint The subtle hint of spices added flavor to the dish without overwhelming the natural flavorings of the meat. 7th subtlety, subtleness