WB Unit 5 Vocab Flashcards

1
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Derisive

A

Expressing ridicule or mockery.

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2
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Pompous

A

Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; overly grand.

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3
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Regally

A

In a manner that is fit for royalty; with great dignity.

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4
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Somber

A

Dark or gloomy in mood, tone, or color.

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5
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Fanatic

A

A person with extreme enthusiasm or devotion to a cause.

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6
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Bristled

A

Stiffened or reacted angrily or defensively.

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7
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Pretense

A

A false appearance or claim meant to deceive.

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8
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Correspondent

A

A person who writes reports, typically for a newspaper or news organization.

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