Content Vocab 61-80 Flashcards
1
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palliations
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to relieve or lesson
think taking Tylenol to reduce fever
2
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ethos
A
appeal to audiences ethics or ethical responsibility
3
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refute
A
prove a statement to be wrong
4
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zeal
A
great energy or enthusiasm; strong passion
5
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ambivalence
A
uncertain; mixed feelings
6
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forthright
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straight forward
7
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effusive
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express feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval
8
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polysyndeton
A
repetition of conjunctions in close succession
9
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extrude
A
to force, press, or push out
10
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frailty
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being frail; weak
think elderly people
11
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demireps
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woman supported by a wealthy lover
12
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morality
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principles concerning the distinction between right & wrong or good & bad
13
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enumeration
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stating things one after the other
14
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cartwrighting
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trades-person skilled in making CARTS or wagons
15
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rapturous
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expressing enthusiasm; joyful
