unit 6 Flashcards
1
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anomalous
A
abnormal, irregular, departed from usual
2
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arbiter
A
a person with power to decide
3
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aspersion
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damaging, the act of demeaning
4
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bizarre
A
very strange or unusual
5
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brusque
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abrupt, poor manners, blunt
6
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cajole
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persuade with gentle urging
7
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castigate
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to punish/criticize severely
8
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contrive
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to plan with ingenuity
9
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demagogue
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a leader who exploits from popular prejudices
10
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disabuse
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to free from deception or error
11
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ennui
A
boredom, weariness
12
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fetter
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a chain or shackle, a restraint
13
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heinous
A
very wicked, offensive
14
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immutable
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not subject to change
15
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insurgent
A
one who rebels or rises against authority
