Chapter 4 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Protocol
A
The formal or official way of correctly doing something
2
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Candid
A
Honest and straightforward, blunt
3
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Jingoism
A
Extreme, chauvinistic patriotism, often favoring an aggressive, warlike foreign policy
4
Q
Redress
A
To make right; to correct
5
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Argot
A
Special word or phrases used by a specific group of people
6
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Appease
A
To calm; to make satisfied (often only temporarily)
7
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Strident
A
Harsh sounding; grating
8
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Chaos
A
Complete disorder
9
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Expunge
A
To erase or illuminate
10
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Bigot
A
One who is intolerant of differences in others
11
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Augment
A
To enlarge; to increase in amount or intensity
12
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Toilsome
A
Requiring exhaustive effort; laborious
13
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Negligence
A
Careless neglect, often resulting in injury
14
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Privation
A
Lack of basic life necessities; extreme poverty
15
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Despondent
A
Feeling gloomy or hopeless
