2.8 Sneaky Sneaky Flashcards

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One of the myths about inoculation was that it did not produce a true smallpox in the patient but a SPURIOUS case of chicken pox.

A

fake; counterfeit

S

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While innocent Frank is principally defined by his curiosity, he isn’t without GUILE .

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trickery; deceit

G

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He’s more willing to explain his artistic motives, particularly the overly scrutinized lyrics that BEGUILE scholars.

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to deceive with charm

B

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It is a STRATEGEM of the novelist no less than of the playwright to symbolize physically the moral nature of a character.

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a deceitful scheme
(strategos army general)
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There was a lot of SURREPTITIOUS advertising for the hidden cafe!

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deceptive; sneaky

sub- secretly + rapere size

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Our actions, although often CLANDESTINE, will have lasting effect on all countries.

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secret; hidden

C

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For example, guerrilla forces use STEALTH or surprise in order to counter an opponent’s material or force supremacy.

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sneakiness; ability to avoid detection

S

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Exposing corporate DUPLICITY and galvanizing global or local protest around common themes has become commonplace.

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deceit; hypocritical deception
(duplit twofold)
D

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The attempt to morally justify suicide bombing seems especially SPECIOUS.

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false, but plausible
(specere to look at)
S

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He watched her FURTIVE glances, waiting for the signal to approach.

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secretive; sneaky

F

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A directory of author PSEUDONYM, aliases, nicknames, and pen names is also provided.

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pen name
(pseudo- fake + onoma name)
P

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FALLACIOUS to assume that addicts necessarily use the greatest quantities.

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deceptive; false
(fallacia deceit + -ious full of)
F

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RAPACIOUS development must not be allowed to infringe green spaces in the Calder valley.

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greedy; ravenous
(rapere seize + -ious full of)
R

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