Vocab week 5 and 6 Flashcards

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Harangue

A

to deliver a passionate, forceful, or vehement speech or piece of writing
Context: prolonged aggressive

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Harbinger

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A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another, usually paired with the or a

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3
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Harrowing

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Upsetting, painful or distressing often described firsthand account

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4
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Hubris

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Arrogant, overly, confident, or prideful

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5
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Imperious

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Domineering, overbearing, or haughty , assuming power without justification

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6
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Impunity

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Exempt from punishment harm or consequences

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7
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Innocuous

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Harmless, safe, or inoffensive , usually to be unsuspecting

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8
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Interminable

A

Never ending

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9
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Judicious

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Showing good judgement , taking measured care

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10
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Languid

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Laziness, slowness, weakness, weariness

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