Unit 5: Short Stories Flashcards

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Falsify (verb)

A

Alter (change) information or evidence to mislead or trick

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Dismay (noun)

A

Cause someone to feel distress or concern

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Irreproachable (adjective)

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Beyond criticism (can’t be criticized)

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4
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Repress (verb)

A

Subdue someone or something by force

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5
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Analogy (noun)

A

Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity

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Divulge (verb)

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Make known to the public information which was previously kept secret

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Eclectic (adjective)

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Selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas

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Heritage (noun)

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Something that may be inherited from someone/something else

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