English Vocab Quiz 1/24/22 Flashcards

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Acerbic

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(adj.) Sharp with forthright

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Casus Belli

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(n.) An act or situation provoking or justifying war

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Diatribe

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(n.) A forceful, bitter verbal attack against someone or something

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Enigma

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(n.) A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

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Bellicose

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(adj.) Demonstrating aggression or willingness to fight

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Antebellum

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(adj.) Occurring or existing before a particular war, for example, the American Civil War

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Acrid

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(adj.) Having a bitter or sharp smell or taste

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Acrimonious

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(adj.) Angry or bitter

E.g. “Acrimonious divorce”

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Catharsis

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(n.) Psychological relief through the release of strong emotions (letting out anger or frustration)

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Euphoria

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(n.) Feeling or state of extreme happiness or excitement

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