14.03 Flashcards

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(syn) the idea of when you have no experience onit, have idea but no proof

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The notion of smth

  • The notion of Spartacus freeing the slaves
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extremely

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grossly /ˈɡrəʊs.li/

  • It was grossly unfair to demand such a high interest rate on the loan.
  • He’s grossly overweight.
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The phrase refers to a situation where someone is intentionally lying

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Deliberately Dishonest

  • The salesman was deliberately dishonest, telling customers that the product had features it didn’t actually have.
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a person who is not accepted by a social group, especially because they are not liked, respected, or trusted

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pariah /pəˈraɪ.ə/

  • The scandal transformed him into a pariah
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