Vocab Lesson 10 Flashcards
1
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bitter or sharp in language or tone
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acrimonious
2
Q
to punish or criticize severely
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chastise
3
Q
to expose or make fun of a false claim or an exaggeration
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debunk
4
Q
insulting; belittling
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derogatory
5
Q
to speak of in a disrespectful or slighting way; to belittle
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disparage
6
Q
to irritate or torment repeatedly
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harass
7
Q
to attack or challenge as false or questionable
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impugn
8
Q
an indirect or subtle expression of something usually negative; a hint
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innuendo
9
Q
abusive or strongly critical language
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invective
10
Q
to make vicious insulting comments about; to slander
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vilify
