Unit 6 Vocabulary Workbook Flashcards
1
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Anomalous
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Abnormal or irregular
2
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Aspersion
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A damaging or derogatory statement
3
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Bizarre
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Extremely strange or unusual
4
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Brusque
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Abrupt or blunt
5
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Cajole
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To persuade through flattery or artifice
6
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Castigate
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To punish or criticize severely
7
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Contrive
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To bring about through a plan
8
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Demagogue
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A leader who exploits false claims and promises to gain power
9
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Disabuse
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To free from deception or error
10
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Ennui
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Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of interest
11
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Fetter
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Anything that confines or constrains
12
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Heinous
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Very wicked, offensive or hateful
13
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Immutable
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Not subject to change, constant
14
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Insurgent
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One who rebels or rises against authority
15
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Megalomania
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A delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent etc.
