Knowsys Vocabulary

1. Knowsys Vocabulary Group 15

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

3. Group: 15143 attribute aˈ trib yüt N Characteristic A quality or characteristic • One of the attributes of Mediterranean people is olive-colored skin. 7thattribution

4. Group: 15144 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. Group: 15145 + 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. Group: 15146_ 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. Group: 15147- 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: 15148+ 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. Group: 15149 + sleek slēk A Characteristic Slim, trim, and graceful • The well-maintained 1967 Ford Mustang is a very sleek sports car.

10. Group: 15150 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