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vocab#5
mrs.miller week 5
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11th Grade
02/25/2011
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arbitrary
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determine by chance, whim, or impulse
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fallacy
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based on a or invalid inference or imformation.
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blithe
 Definition
cheerful, carefree, joyful, casual
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demagogue
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a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and/or makes false claims in order to gain power
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litany
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*a prayer recited by a leader

*repetitive chant

*long series
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parsimony
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stingy, thrifty with money
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assonance
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vowel sound closely closey together
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