Language Of Dissent, Critisism, Rebellion Flashcards

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Audacious

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Willing to take bold risks

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Averse

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Having a strong dislike

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Belligerent

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Hostile and aggressive

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Cantankerous

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Grouchy and argumentative

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Circumspect

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Wary, cautions

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Flout

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Openly disregard a rule or convention

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Iconoclast

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One who attacks cherished beliefs

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Indignant

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Angered by unjust treatment

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Malign

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To speak harmful untruths about

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Maverick

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A person who thinks independently

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Misanthrope

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One who dislikes and avoids humans

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Rancor

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Deep seated resentment

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Reprove

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To reprimand

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Subvert

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To undermine the authority or power of another

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Supplant

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To replace in importance or relevance

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Vilify

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To denounce someone bitterly

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Vindictive

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Showing a deep desire for revenge

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Antipathy

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Deep-seated dislike