Unit 6 Flashcards

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Abrupt in manner,blunt, rough

Curt, surly

A

Brusque

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Verb to criticize or reprimand severely to punish in order to correct/ criticize

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Castigate

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Noun feeling of utter weariness and discontent/ lack of interest boredom

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Ennui

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4
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Hateful, odious, abominable

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Heinous

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5
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Noun adj- a person who rises in forcible opposition to lawful authority (rebellious)

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Insurgent

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6
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Noun an office or position requiring little to no work easy

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Sinecure

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7
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Verb To violate a law/go beyond the limit

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Transgress

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8
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Adj performed, exercised, received, or suffered experienced through another person

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Vicarious

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9
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Noun

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Demagogue

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10
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Noun Damaging or derogatory remark or criticism

Verbal exchange of bad temper

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Aspersion

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