SEM 2 vocab 7-9 Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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formed for one thing
A
ad hoc
2
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personal attack rather than critzicing there ideas
A
ad hominem
3
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dispersion of people
A
diaspora
4
Q
new words
A
neologism
5
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spirit of the times trending
A
zeitgeist
6
Q
sullied reputation
A
besmirch
7
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nerve/impudence
A
gall
8
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act of placing tow things side by side for comparison
A
juxtaposition
9
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weepy,emotional
A
maudlin
10
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strong grip
A
tenacious
11
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outstandingly bad
A
egregious
12
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terrible/painful as an experience
A
harrowing
13
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a freak out over something silly
A
kerfuffle
