chapter 14 Flashcards
1
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absurd
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Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
e.g
It may well be that this man is absurd.
2
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profession
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A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.
e.g
I follow a terrible profession. In the old days it was reasonable.
3
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tragedy
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An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe
e.g
The orders have not been changed,” said the lamplighter. “That is the tragedy!
4
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strides
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Walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
e.g
Your planet is so small that three strides will take you all the way around it.
5
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scorn
A
A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.
e.g
That man would be scorned by all the others
