▸ Specimen Drawer

Qualities & Amounts — Lesson 21

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Fast recall sprint

Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

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əˈplɑːm

Great coolness and composure under strain — she handled the difficult interview with remarkable aplomb.

She handled the difficult interview with remarkable aplomb.

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əˈpɪrəns

Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing — first impressions are based on appearance.

Don't judge by appearances.

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əˈpɪrənsɪz

Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing — first appearances can be deceiving.

Don't judge by appearances; things aren't always what they seem.

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ˈæptnəs

A disposition to behave in a certain way — the aptness of her response surprised everyone.

The aptness of her response surprised everyone.

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ˈækwə

A shade of blue tinged with green — I love aqua blue for summer.

She painted the bedroom walls in aqua.

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ˌærəˈbɛsk

A decorative style featuring intricate geometric patterns, loops, and flowing — she used an arabesque design for the wallpaper.

The mosque's interior was covered in beautiful arabesque patterns.

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