Lesson 21 Flashcards by Andi Pfau | Brainscape

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bon mot (n)

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a witty remark

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peon (n)

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various laborers who are generally landless

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plutocrat (n)

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a member of the controlling upper-class

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plenary (adj)

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complete in every way; full

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digress (v)

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to deviate from the original subject

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furlough (n)

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a leave of absence

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misogyny (n)

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hatred towards females

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stolid (adj)

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showing or having little or no emotion

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succor (n)

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something that gives relief or aid

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travesty (n)

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poor representation or imitation

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xeric (adj)

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adapted to a dry habitat

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clandestine (adj)

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marked by secrecy

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potboiler (n)

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a poorly done artistic work

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redoubtable (adj)

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arousing fear

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vignette (n)

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a short, descriptive literary sketch

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