⭐️ Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Eisenhower

A

A people that value its privileges above its principles soon loses both

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

The Great Gatsby
Fitzgerald

A

“Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone … just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee

A

“Real courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Dénicher, Deterrer

A

Unearth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Excessively flattering or obedient in order to gain advantage

A

Sycophantic
The politician was surrounded by sycophantic advisors who never questioned his decisions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

A

Pernicious
The pernicious influence of social media on young minds is a topic of growing concern.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

an indirect way of saying something, especially something unpleasant

A

Circumlocution
The politician’s speech was filled with circumlocution, making it difficult to discern his true intentions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

having or showing ideas that are different and unusual but not practical or likely to succeed

A

Quixotic
His quixotic quest for a utopian society ignored the practical challenges of implementation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly