Ela Vocab Quiz Flashcards

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Condescending

A

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.

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2
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Intolerant

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Showing an unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one’s own.

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3
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Ritual

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A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

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4
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Matinee

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An early showing of a film.

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5
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Tentatively

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Subject to further confirmation; not definitely

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6
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Aloft

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up in or into the air; overhead. up in or into the air; overhead.

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Patriot

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A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.

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8
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Rabbi

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A Jewish religious leader

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9
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Gingerly

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in a careful or cautious manner.

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10
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Gestapo

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Adolf Hitler’s secret-police organization in Nazi Germany

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