aloof (adj)
/əˈluːf/
distant, detached, cold
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
cajole (v)
/kəˈdʒəʊl/
coax Persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
deplete (v)
/dɪˈpliːt/
use up, lessen
exceptionable (adj)
/ɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l/
very bad (something which we should subject to) Open to objection; causing disapproval or offence
illuminate (v)
/ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪt/
- Light up
- Decorate (a page or initial letter in a manuscript) with gold, silver, or coloured designs
- Help to clarify or explain
coax (v)
/kəʊks/
Persuade (someone) gradually or gently to do something
flattery (n)
/ˈflat(ə)ri/
Excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests
forthcoming (adj)
/fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/
- About to happen or appear
2. Ready or made available when wanted or needed
flaunt (v)
/flɔːnt/
Display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance
ostentatious (adj)
/ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/
Characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress
defiance (n)
/dɪˈfʌɪəns/
Open resistance; bold disobedience
pretentious (adj)
/prɪˈtɛnʃəs/
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed
