Vocab 6 Flashcards
1
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anomolous
A
abnormal or irregular
2
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aspersion
A
a harsh insult
3
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de facto
A
in fact, what is actually happening
4
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brusque
A
abrupt
5
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cajole
A
to persuade through flattery
6
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castigate
A
to punish severely
7
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contrive
A
to plan with a purpose
8
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demagogue
A
a leader who gives false claims to gain power
9
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disabuse
A
to free from deception
10
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ennui
A
weariness from boredom
11
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fetter
A
a chain or shackle
to chain someone
12
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heinous
A
very wicked
13
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immutable
A
unchangeable
14
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insurgent
A
one who rebels
15
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megalomania
A
delusions of fame and power
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
A
done by one person on behalf of another
