1. Knowsys Vocabulary
Group 15

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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 red splotches appeared all over his head and neck.
7th

8. Group:
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

9. The well-maintained 1967 Ford Mustang is a very sleek sports car.
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sleek
slēk
A Characteristic
Slim, trim, and graceful
The well-maintained 1967 Ford Mustang is a very sleek sports car.

10. Delicate, refined, or faint
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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