Week Three Vocab Flashcards
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Q
What does the word implacable mean?
A
Unable to be soothed
Ex. Sentence:
At this point and this was where his cruel, implacable nature showed itself the past ceased to exist for him.
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Q
What does the word jingoistic mean?
A
Overly patriotic
Ex. Sentence:
They do want to inspire patriotism, but a critical patriotism, not a jingoistic one.
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Q
What does the word affinity mean?
A
Natural skill
Ex. Sentence:
Sara has a natural affinity for singing.
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Q
What does the word coquette mean?
A
A woman who flirts to get what she wants.
Ex. Sentence:
That woman is a coquette! have you seen her around men?
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Q
What does the word harangue mean?
A
To lecture at length in an aggressive way.
Ex. Sentence:
He spoke a long harangue about the evils of popular culture.
