Notes 41-60 Flashcards

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adage

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short, pointed and memorable saying based on facts, and is considered a veritable truth by the majority of people

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pedantic

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concerned with precision, formalism, accuracy, minute details in order to make an arrogant and ostentatious show of learning. often corrects small mistakes that are not very important in grand matters

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flippant

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lacking proper respect or seriousness. often associated with impatience of youth.

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