l10 Flashcards
1
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acrimonious
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bitter/sharp in lang/tone
2
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chastise
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to punish severely w benevolence
3
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debunk
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to expose a false claim or exaggeration
4
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derogatory
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insulting; belittling
5
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disparage
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to speak of in a disrespectable way; to belittle
6
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harass
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to irritate or torment repeatedly
7
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impugn
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to attack or challenge as false or questionable
8
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innuendo
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subtle expression
9
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invective
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abusive or critical lang
10
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vilify
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to make vicious comments abt; to slander
11
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gregarious
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sociable
12
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harrowing
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greatly distressing/vexing
13
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haughty
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arrogantly superior
14
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heinous
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shockingly wicked
15
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harangue
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a ranting speech, to lecture aggressively
