21-40 Flashcards

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moderation

A

the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one’s behavior or political opinions.

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2
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sentiments

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a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion.

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3
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preferment

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promotion or appointment to a position or office.

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4
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ridicule

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the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

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5
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venerable

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accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

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6
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dispositions

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a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character.

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7
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parliamentary

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relating to, enacted by, or suitable for a parliament.

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8
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exertions

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physical or mental effort.

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9
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vex

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make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters

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10
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obtruding

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become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

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11
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solitude

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the state or situation of being alone.

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12
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alliance

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noun

a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

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13
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casuistry

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the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry.

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14
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logos

A

statistics, facts, data, charts, and graphs

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15
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claim

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state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

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16
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enthrallment

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the state of being fascinated.

17
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shame

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a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior

18
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wry

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using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.

19
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asyndeton

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the omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence.

20
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protrude

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extend beyond or above a surface.