Vocab 6 Flashcards
1
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dowdy
A
unfashionable or without style in appearance
2
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arbiter
A
person who settles a dispute/has ultimate authority in a matter
3
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strident
A
loud and harsh
4
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odious
A
extremely unpleasant/repulsive
5
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vehement
A
very passionate/strongly towards something
6
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emissary
A
person sent on special mission, usually as diplomatic representatives
7
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vociferous
A
do things in a loud/vocal manner
8
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apologia
A
formal written defense of one’s opinions/conduct
9
Q
treatise
A
written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject
10
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diatribe
A
forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone/something
11
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enmity
A
state/feeling of being actively opposed/hostile to someone/something
12
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provincial
A
old fashioned/narrow minded (insult)
