rhetorical vocab 100-120 Flashcards

1
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oblivion

A

unconscious to what is happening

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2
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laudatory

A

expressing praise and commendation

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3
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apprehension

A

to understand something

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4
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passionate

A

to show or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

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5
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facile

A

easily achieved, effortless

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6
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syntax

A

how words and sentences are placed together

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7
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rhetoric

A

using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form

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8
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solemn

A

someone that is very serious rather than being humorous or cheerful

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9
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grave

A

something that is serious or taken seriously

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10
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spurious

A

something that is false or fake

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11
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oblige

A

make it necessary for someone to do something

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12
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macbeth

A

the principal character in opposition to the protagonist or hero of a narrative or drama

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13
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yokeis

A

native or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town

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14
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commingle

A

to mix or combine something

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15
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arpeggio

A

following a chord in music that is rapidly played

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16
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obstreperous

A

an aggressive or untruly noisiness

17
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retrenchment

A

reduction to cut something down or off

18
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armaments

A

weapons and supplies that the military uses

19
Q

radical

A

relating to the main part

20
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intemperance

A

lack of moderation or due restraint