WoW definitions quarter 1 Flashcards

1
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someone who uses flattery to try to get what they want from an authority figure

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sycophant

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2
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intending to cause harm

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pernicious

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3
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present or existing everywhere

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ubiquitous

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4
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random interruption; a statement that does not logically follow a conversations flow

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non sequitur

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5
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a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something

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diatribe

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6
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showing lack of thought or care

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slipshod

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7
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wicked or criminal

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nefarious

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8
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a person or thing that comes before someone/thing of a similar kind

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precursor

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9
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unable to be captured or broken into

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impregnable

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10
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shy or modest

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demure

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11
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overly patriotic

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jingoistic

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12
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unable to be soothed

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implacable

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13
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a natural skill

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affinity

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14
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a woman who flirts to get what they want

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coquette

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15
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lecture at length in an aggressive way

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harangue

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