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Week 4
Vocabulary words
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English
9th Grade
09/30/2010

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Term

Propaganda

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Definition

a type of persuasive device that uses emotional tactics to sway opinions, possibly causing fear

 

Synonym: brainwashed

Antonym: unbrainwashed

Term

Apology

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Definition

a confession of guilt or wrong doing

brought about by guilt or regret

 

Synonym: confession; remorse

 

Antonym: unapologetic

Term

Condescending

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Definition

to be snobbish or disrespectful

 

Synonym: snobbish; disrespectful; haughty; snobbish

 

Antonym: friendly; humble; respectful

Term

Flippant

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Definition

to be frivolous or joking

 

Synonym: frivolous; joking

 

Antonym: serious; important

Term

Disillusioned

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Definition

to be disappointed in a situation or event

 

Synonym: disappointed; let down

 

Antonym: enchanted; encouraged; content(ment); happy

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Infallible

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Definition

completely free of error or mistake

 

Synonym: perfect; flawless; error-free

 

Antonym: imperfect; fallible

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