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chapter 4
book 2
10
English
10th Grade
06/14/2007

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Term
bigot
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one who is intolerant of differences in people
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expunge
Definition
to erase or eliminate
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candid
Definition
outspoken; blunt, revealing
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argot
Definition
special words or phrases used by a specific group of people
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negligence
Definition
careless neglect, often resulting in injury
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appease
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to calm; to make satisfied (often only temporarily)
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strident
Definition
harsh sounding; grating
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chaos
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a complete disorder
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augment
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to enlarge; to increase in amount or intensity
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jingoism
Definition
extreme, chauvinistic patriotism, often favoring an aggressive, warlike foreign policy
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