1. Knowsys Vocabulary
Group 15

2. aloof _ A Characteristic cool and detached
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aloof _
ə lüfˈ
A Characteristic
cool and detached
The supermodel was distant and aloof, disappointing her adoring fans.
7th

3. Aloof

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

5. Attribute

6. 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

7. Exotic

8. Respect, allegiance, or honor
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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

9. Homage
Memorial Day & Veterans Day Tribute

10. Not applicable or pertinent
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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

11. Irrelevant

12. Spotted or blotched in coloring
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mottled
mäˈ təld
A Characteristic
Spotted or blotched in coloring
When Matt got angry his face became mottled, and ugly red splotches appeared all over his head and neck.
7th

14. Group: 15 148 + prē sīsˈ exact precise A Characteristic
I remember the precise moment I understood my purpose in life and dedicated myself to becoming a doctor.
7th
precision, imprecise

16. sleek Group: 15 149 + slēk A Characteristic Slim, trim, and graceful
The well-maintained 1967 Ford Mustang is a very sleek sports car.
7th

17. Sleek

18. Delicate, refined, or faint
Group:
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

19. Subtle subtle hint of spices There are subtle color
differences between the pens.

20. Subtle S
subtle colors &
subtle patterns

21. Study!!
You have a Group 15 quiz Thursday.