Eponyms Parts of Speech (Part 1) Flashcards

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Tantalize

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To torment someone with something they want without ever giving it to them

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2
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Pyrrhic

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Describing a victory that comes with a heavy cost

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3
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Laconic

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Using as few words as possible while speaking

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4
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Draconian

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Extremely strict, as laws or rules

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5
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Jeremiad

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A long speech full of complaints

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6
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Cicerone

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A guide who gives speeches to sightseers

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