Society & Politics Flashcards
controversial /kɒntrəˈvəːʃ(ə)l/
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years of wrangling over a controversial bypass
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a controversial decision
(adj.)
causing or likely to cause argument or offence, giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement
controversialist (n.), controversiality (n.), controversially (adv.)
Syn: arguable, questionable
loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/
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Loyalty cut him above the rest
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he remained loyal to the government
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loyal service
(adj)
fidelity, constancy, giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution,
loyally (adv.), loyalty (n.)
patriotism /ˈpeɪtrɪətɪz(ə)m/
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Do you think music can induce patriotism in a person?
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a highly decorated officer of unquestionable integrity and patriotism
(n.)
the quality of being patriotic; vigorous support for one’s country
insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/
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He hurled insults at us
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He saw the book as a deliberate insult to the Church
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The present offer is an absolute insult
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The movement of the bone causes a severe tissue insult
(n.)
a disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act, Medicine an event which causes damage to a tissue or organ
insulter (n.)
