16 Feb Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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lynching
A
(of a group of people) kill (someone) for an alleged offence without a legal trial, especially by hanging.
2
Q
proscription
A
the action of forbidding something; banning.
3
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embargo
A
an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
4
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obliteration
A
the action or fact of obliterating or being obliterated; total destruction.
eradication; effacing
5
Q
populist
A
a person, especially a politician, who strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
6
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hapless
A
(especially of a person) unfortunate.
7
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quandary
A
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
8
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accretion
A
growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
