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GG ch. 7-9 quiz Flashcards

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epigram

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a short, witty statement

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supercilious

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arrogant, scornful

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extemporizing

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to do or manage something without preparation; to improvise

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feign

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to imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend

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apathetic

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not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive

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convivial

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sociable, merry, festive

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languid

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lacking energy or vitality; listless

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exultation

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a feeling of extreme joy

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affectation

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behavior that is assumed rather than natural; an artificiality; an exaggerated display

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nebulous

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cloudy, unclear

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subterfuge

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a deceptive strategy; something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity

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euphemism

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the substitution of a pleasant or neutral term in place of one considered harsh or offensive; sugar coat

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laudable

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praiseworthy; admirable

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ingratiate

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to deliberately gain favor with someone; to literally be in “good graces” with someone

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insidious

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marked by hidden danger, stealthy, or treacherous

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dilatory

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tending or inclined to delay or waste time; lingering; lazy; procrastinate

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provincial

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not fashionable; unsophisticated

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red

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Rage, Passion, Love, Danger, Pain/Violence, Power

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yellow/gold

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Luxury, Wealth(the wealthy), Hope,Happiness, Success, Greed, Corruption

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blue

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Working Class, Tranquility, Loyalty, Failure/Loss

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elusive

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difficult to catch or grasp
elude - v. escape, either physically or mentally

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rancor

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bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will

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tumult

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a disorderly commotion or disturbance; uproar; confusion

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green

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Dreams, (American Dream), Envy/Greed

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black

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Sadness, Gloom, Death

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white

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Purity, Innocence, Hope, God/Noble, Life

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hot weather

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  • Rising tension
  • Danger
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gray

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Corruption, Emptiness, Decadence,Vagueness/Dishonesty

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sunny weather

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  • Happiness/Joy/Contented
  • Fresh Start/Next step
  • Rebirth (people relationship)
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raining weather

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  • New Beginnings/washing away the past
  • Anxiety/discomfort

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