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Sunday 10/5 TARNISHED verb: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically Pete Rose was one of the best baseball players of his generation, but his involvement with gambling on baseball games has tarnished his image in the eyes of many. OBSTINATE adjective: resistant to guidance or discipline; stubbornly persistent The coach suggested improvements Sarah might make on the balance beam, but she remained obstinate, unwilling to modify any of the habits that made her successful in the past. tawdry adjective: tastelessly showy; cheap and shoddy Carol expected to find New York City magical, the way so many movies had portrayed it, but she was surprised how often tawdry displays took the place of genuine elegance. respite noun: a pause from doing something (as work) Every afternoon, the small company has a respite in which workers play foosball or board NEW WORD enmity noun: a state of deep-seated ill-will The rude remark Charles made toward Sarah yesterday was due to his illness, not due to any real enmity toward Sarah. |