Vocab Chapter 19 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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A false name used by an author; a pen name
A
pseudonym
2
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condescend
A
to do something one feels is beneath oneself
3
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blasé
A
unexcited or bored about something already experience repeatedly
4
Q
facade
A
the front of a building
5
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redundant
A
wordy or needlessly repetative
6
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benign
A
kindly; gentle
7
Q
libel
A
the publishing of false information that harms a person’s reputation
8
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haughty
A
proud of one’s appearance or accomplishments to the point of looking down on others; arrogant
9
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comprise
A
to consist of; include
10
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glib
A
characterized by a smooth, easy manner of speaking that often suggests insincerity or thoughtlessness
