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boast - Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

After his record-breaking finishing time, the runner boasted to the crowd with his entertaining poses.

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snob - A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class

Victor used to be friends with Pete, but once Victor suddenly became rich, he acted like a snob and refused to associate with Pete.

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unassuming - Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time.

Even though Bill had a successful online business, his quiet, modest, and unassuming attitude made people think that he was not really successful.

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pompous - Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important

The pompous man refused to speak to anyone who had less money or education than him.

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flashback - A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.

In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.

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ego - A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.

His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.

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Ironic - Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner.

It was ironic that the fire station burned down due to an electrical fault.

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mum - Silent

The confidentiality agreement Robert signed at work meant he had to stay mum about the company's operations.

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vibes - A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others

Nia got some bad vibes before stepping inside the haunted house.

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humility - The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance; lack of arrogance.

Despite his success, he always carried himself with humility and never looked down on others.

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pretentious - Trying to appear more important or clever than you are

During the annual meeting, the CEO gave a long-winded pretentious speech that talked about unrealistic goals, and most people were bored and even fell asleep.

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complacent - Being too confident because danger is being ignored.

Martha's complacent attitude towards her growing credit card debt eventually caused her to go bankrupt when she could no longer pay her bills.