Lesson 4 Flashcards

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bigot

A

one who is intolerant of another’s beliefs, opinions, or values

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cajole

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to persuade with false promises and flattery

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candid

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outspoken, blunt, informal, unposed

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4
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canine

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having to do with dogs

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5
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capricious

A

guided by whim rather than reason, changing one’s mind suddenly

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castigate

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to criticize or punish for the purpose of correction

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caustic

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biting, burning, severe, sharp or sarcastic

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chaos

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complete disorder

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charlatan

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one who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he really has, especially in the field of medicine

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chastise

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to punish severely

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