Vocab week 5 and 6 Flashcards
1
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Harangue
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to deliver a passionate, forceful, or vehement speech or piece of writing
Context: prolonged aggressive
2
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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
3
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Harrowing
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Upsetting, painful or distressing often described firsthand account
4
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Hubris
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Arrogant, overly, confident, or prideful
5
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Imperious
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Domineering, overbearing, or haughty , assuming power without justification
6
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Impunity
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Exempt from punishment harm or consequences
7
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Innocuous
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Harmless, safe, or inoffensive , usually to be unsuspecting
8
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Interminable
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Never ending
9
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Judicious
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Showing good judgement , taking measured care
10
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Languid
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Laziness, slowness, weakness, weariness