Vocab 6 Flashcards

1
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anomolous

A

abnormal or irregular

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2
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aspersion

A

a harsh insult

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3
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de facto

A

in fact, what is actually happening

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4
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brusque

A

abrupt

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5
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cajole

A

to persuade through flattery

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6
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castigate

A

to punish severely

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7
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contrive

A

to plan with a purpose

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8
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demagogue

A

a leader who gives false claims to gain power

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9
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disabuse

A

to free from deception

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10
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ennui

A

weariness from boredom

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11
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fetter

A

a chain or shackle
to chain someone

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12
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heinous

A

very wicked

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13
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immutable

A

unchangeable

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14
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insurgent

A

one who rebels

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15
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megalomania

A

delusions of fame and power

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16
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sinecure

A

an easy job with good pay

17
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surreptitious

A

secretively done

18
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transgress

A

to go beyond a boundary

19
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transmute

A

to change forms

20
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vicarious

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done by one person on behalf of another