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Knowsys Vocabulary. Group 15. Group: 15 142. aloof _ ə lüfˈ ACharacteristic cool and detached The supermodel was distant and aloof, disappointing her adoring fans. 7 th. Aloof. Group: 15 143. attribute aˈ trib yüt - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Knowsys Vocabulary
Group 15
Group: 15
142
aloof _ə lufˈ
A Characteristic
cool and detached
• The supermodel was distant and aloof, disappointing her adoring fans.
7th
Aloof
Group: 15143
attribute aˈ trib yut
N Characteristic
A quality or characteristic• One of the attributes of Mediterranean
people is olive-colored skin.
7th attribution
Attribute
Group: 15144
exoticeg zaˈ tik
A Characteristic foreign or unusual
• When we visited Japan, the exotic food upset my stomach, and I was sick the entire week.
7th
Exotic
Group: 15
145 +
Homagehaˈ mij
N Characteristic
Respect, allegiance, or honor
• On Memorial Day, Americans pay homage to their fallen soldiers out of respect for their sacrifices.
7th
Homage
Memorial Day & Veterans Day Tribute
Group: 15
146 _
irrelevanti 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
Irrelevant
Group: 15
147 -mottled
maˈ təld
ACharacteristic
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
Group: 15
148 +precise pre sisˈ
A Characteristicexact
• I remember the precise moment I understood my purpose in life and dedicated myself to becoming a doctor.
7th
precision, imprecise
Group: 15
149 +sleek
slek
A CharacteristicSlim, trim, and graceful
• The well-maintained 1967 Ford Mustang is a very sleek sports car.
7th
Sleek
Group: 15
150
subtle sutˈ l
A CharacteristicDelicate, refined, or faint
• The subtle hint of spices added flavor to the dish without overwhelming the natural flavorings of the meat.
7th subtlety, subtleness
Subtle
• subtle hint of spices• There are subtle color
differences between the pens.
Subtle
• S
subtle colors &subtle patterns
Study!!
• You have a Group 15 quiz Thursday.