Set 1 Flashcards

(12 cards)

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allegory

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A metaphor on steroids, A fictional story where everything represents a symbolic, abstract idea or meaning, such as charity, greed, envy, etc.

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sophistry

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Deliberate deception; a misleading plausible argument meant to hide the truth; saying something is one way when in fact it’s another. A lie. Deception

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corollary

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The natural consequence of something. Result.

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5
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demigod

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Someone so incredible, he/she seems like a god. Half god, half human.

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desultory

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Having no set plan; haphazard or random; happening in a disorganized, or unmethodical, way.Aimless.

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dystopian

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A society characterized by human misery, squalor, oppression, disease, and overcrowding.

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equivocal

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Uncertain, unsure, debateable.

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9
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vicissitude

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The difficult times everyone experiances; sickness, job loss, etc.

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10
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expurgate

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To censor. Bleep out.

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panoply

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Array, presentation; collection or assortment. Includes anything physical or abstact.

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purview

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Range of influence or control. Limit.

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pusillanimous

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Fearful, afraid; lacking enough confidence to take a stand.

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