Spicy Words Vocab - Week 4 Flashcards
1
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diatribe
A
a bitter verbal attack
2
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disparage
A
to put down, discourage, or belittle someone or to put down their efforts or their work
3
Q
eclectic
A
from a wide variety of sources
4
Q
expunge
A
to wipe away; to blot out (figuratively)
5
Q
fortuitous
A
happening by accident but considered lucky or fortunate
6
Q
galvanize
A
to startle or stir into sudden action
7
Q
garrulous
A
excessively talkative
8
Q
philanthropy
A
love of mankind; concern for others in need which manifests itself in giving to them
9
Q
precursor
A
a person, animal, or thing that goes before and indicates the approach of someone or something else
10
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veracity
A
truthfulness
