Vocabulary Flashcards
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Calumny
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Use the noun calumny to characterize verbal attacks that are meant to destroy reputations or friendships. You’ve probably seen political ads during election time that rely on calumny to move voters.
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Beguile
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To beguile is to trick someone, either with deception or with irresistible charm and beauty. You could be beguiled by a super model or by a super con artist.
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Contumely
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insolent or insulting language or treatment.
“the church should not be exposed to gossip and contumely”
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Galled
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make (someone) feel annoyed.
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Knavish
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dishonest or unscrupulous.
“his knavish tricks will be frustrated”
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Lunacy
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the state of being a lunatic; insanity (not in technical use).
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Orisons
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a prayer.
