Lesson 27 & 28 Flashcards

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cosmopolitan

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sophisticated: knowing knowledge of countries and topic

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geopolitics

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The study of the relationships of politics, geography, economics, and population

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impolitic

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Not displaying good judgment or wisdom.

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interurban

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connecting or joining urban areas

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megalopolis

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a single continuous region made up of several large cities

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metropolitan

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related to a major city

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politico

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a politician

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polity

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the form of government over a country

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urbane

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having refined polite manners

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urbanite

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a city dweller

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arrogant

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thinking oneself to be superior

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diffident

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lacking confidence

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egocentric

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self-centered. selfish

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esteem

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high regard; respect

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flaunt

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to show something off

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gloat

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to express self satisfaction over your own success.

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humility

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humbleness

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modest

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having a moderate estimation of oneself

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pompous

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having exaggerated dignity

20
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swagger

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to walk in an overconfident way.