Key vocabulary Flashcards

must remember (11 cards)

1
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what does the adjective naïve mean

A

a lack of experience, judgment

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what does the adjective cynical mean.

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believing that people are only interested in themselves

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what does the adjective tyrannical mean

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unjustly cruel, harsh, brutal leader.

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4
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what does the adjective ineffectual mean

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means your hopeless

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what does the adjective totalitarianism mean

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a political system in which those in power have complete control and do not allow people freedom to oppose them.

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what does the verb unify mean

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to bring separate parts of something together so that they are one.

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what does the verb preside mean

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to be in charge of or to control a meeting or event

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what does the verb narcissistic mean

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having too much interest in and admiration for yourself

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what does the verb confound mean

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to confuse someone.

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what does the noun scapegoat mean

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some who always get the blame for other peoples doings or problems.

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what does manipulate mean.

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to brainwash someone so much that they believe what you are saying.

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