17/02/2017 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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salient
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the quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence; “the political salience of religion has a considerable impact”.
2
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parsimonious
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unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.
3
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purgative
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strongly laxative in effect.
4
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vociferous
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(especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous.
5
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inveigh
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speak or write about (something) with great hostility. “nationalists inveighed against those who worked with the British”
6
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indignation
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anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
“the letter filled Lucy with indignation”
7
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mete
A
dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment.
8
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untenable
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(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
