Lesson 12 Flashcards by Kristany Bradshaw

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What is the definition of maelstrom?

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Whirlpool, turbulence; agitated state of mind

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What is the definition of machination?

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An evil design or plan

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What is the definition of malapropism?

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A word humorously used

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What is the definition of martinet?

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A strict disciplinarian; taskmaster

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What is the definition of mendacious?

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Lying; false or deceitful

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What is the definition of meretricious?

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Attractive in a cheap, flashy way

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What is the definition of milieu?

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Environment, setting

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What is the definition of miscreant?

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A vicious person

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What is the definition of nebulous?

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Hazy, vague, uncertain a new word

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What is the definition of nihilism?

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A total rejection of established laws

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