1984 (pt. 1) Flashcards
1
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Sordid
A
Marked by immoral or ignoble actions or motives; distasteful
2
Q
Strident
A
Loud, insistent, and harsh-sounding
3
Q
Nebulous
A
Unclear; blurry; indistinct
4
Q
Urbane
A
Refined in manner; suave or elegant
5
Q
Clandestinely
A
In a secret way; stealthily
6
Q
Derisive
A
Characterized by ridicule; mocking (TONE)
7
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Sanctimonious
A
Hypocritically pious, holy, or morally superior (TONE)
8
Q
Dissemble
A
To put on or to hide something under a false appearance
9
Q
Mutability
A
The degree to which something can be changed
10
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Repudiate
A
To reject or disown publicly; to refuse to be associated with
11
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Vapid
A
Having a flat or dull atmosphere; lacking liveliness
12
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Peal
A
The sound of a bell, or to make such a sound
