Vocabulary Flashcards

(41 cards)

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Political diatribe

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A political attack

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Microcosm

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A small group of people who represent sections of society

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Facade

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An appearance

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Capitalism

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A system of organising society by which businessmen control money and keep it for themselves

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Socialism

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A system organising society by which money is shared equally

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Collectivist

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The group is more important than the individual

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Individualist

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The individual is more important than the group

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Dramatic irony

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The audience know more than the characters

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Arrogant

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Self-important, believing that one is superior to others

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Morality

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The code of right and wrong

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Reputation

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How and individuals character is seen by other members of society

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Discredited

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Disgraced , having a damaged reputation

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Hypocrisy

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Pretending to believe in something you don’t agree with

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Obstinate

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Stubborn , unwilling to change

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Overbearing

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Domineering , asserting power over other people

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Materialistic

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Interested only in money and things

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Infantilised

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Treated like a child

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Moral epiphany

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A sudden realisation

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Receptive

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Willing to listen to others

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Remorseful

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Guilty, regretful

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Aristocratic

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Member of the ruling class

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Evasive

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Avoiding questions

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Unscrupulous

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Lacking morality and integrity

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Exploitative

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Prepared to use toner people

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Vulnerable
Weak and easily hurt
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Unempathetic
Lacking understanding to others
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Intolerant
Unwilling to accept the opinions of others
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Haughty
Proud
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Callous
Uncaring
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Wilfully blind
Deliberately ignoring the truth
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Euphemism
Using a better word to cover up the harsh reality
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Impulsive
Acting without thinking
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Hedonistic
Indulging in pleasurable activities
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Resentful
Holding a grudge
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Moralistic
Excessively concerned with right and wrong
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Intimidating
Imposing , frightening
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Didactic
Teaching
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Omniscient
Knowing everything
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Strong-minded
Determined
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Malleable
Changeable
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Ambiguous
Unclear