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Vocab Set 10
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Language - English
10th Grade
03/10/2009

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Term
Fawning
Definition
Groveling, bootlicking, flattery.
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Ingratiate
Definition
To work oneself into the favor of another.
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Obsequious
Definition
Submissive, attentive, fawning
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Parasite
Definition
One who lives off another; Hanger-on
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servile
Definition
subservient, ingratiating
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Sycophant
Definition
One who flatters another in hopes of getting favors.
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Toady
Definition
One who flatters others for self gain
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Cantankerous
Definition
Quarrelsome; difficult to get along with
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Captious
Definition
Inclined to point out flaws in attempts to confuse or trap another.
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carp
Definition
To find fault in a disagreeable way; complain constantly
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Curmudgeon
Definition
A person full of resentment
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Peevish
Definition
Grouchy; irritable
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Petulant
Definition
Unreasonably irritable; Touchy
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querulous
Definition
Habitually complaining; difficult; disagreeable
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Aloof
Definition
Reserved of cool in manner; Physically or emotionally distant.
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Arrogant
Definition
Offensively acting superior to others;
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Condescending
Definition
Patronizing; Lowering ones self to an inferior's level.
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Disdainful
Definition
Showing contempt or scorn to one regarded as inferior
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Grandiose
Definition
Affected;Flamboyant; imposingly large.
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Haughty
Definition
Disdainfully Proud; Snob; Scorfully superior
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Pompous
Definition
Self-important; overbearing; egotistical
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Presumptuous
Definition
Excessively forward; overly-familiar; rude
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Pretentious
Definition
Showy; Putting on Airs; Flaunting; flashy
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Supercilious
Definition
Contemptuously superior; Excessivly proud
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Vainglorious
Definition
Boastful; exhibiting excessive Vanity
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