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Question 1

Stilted

Answer 1

(of a manner of talking or writing) stiff and self-conscious or unnatural.
“we made stilted conversation”
Similar:
strained
forced

Question 2

Vitriol

Answer 2

cruel and bitter criticism.
“her mother’s sudden gush of fury and vitriol”

Question 3

Rebuke

Answer 3

express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.
“she had rebuked him for drinking too much”

Question 4

Demagogue

Answer 4

a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.
“a gifted demagogue with particular skill in manipulating the press”

Question 5

What is righteous indignation?

Answer 5

Righteous indignation is a feeling of anger that is motivated by a sense of injustice or moral wrong. It’s also known as righteous anger.

Question 6

Insular

Answer 6

ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one’s own experience.

Question 7

Enthymeme

Answer 7

An enthymeme is a type of argument or rhetorical device where one premise is implied rather than stated, relying on the audience to recognize the unstated assumption.

Question 8

inimical

Answer 8

tending to obstruct or harm.
“actions inimical to our interests”
unfriendly; hostile.

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