The Man Who Asked Questions. (Vocabulary Words) Flashcards

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Philosopher

A

A person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.

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Charisma

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Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

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3
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Sybil

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A woman in ancient times supposed to utter the oracles and prophecies of a god

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4
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Infuriating

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Making one extremely angry and impatient.

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5
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Disconcerting

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Causing one to feel unsettled.

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Deceitful

A

Guilty of or involving in deceit; deceiving or misleading.

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7
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Anti-democratic

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In conflict with the principles of democracy.

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Deceptive

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Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one.

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Totalitarian

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Relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

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10
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Shuffled

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Walk by dragging one’s feet without lifting them off the ground completely.

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