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English 10 Vocab Lesson 4
FHN
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English
10th Grade
11/17/2008

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bigot

Definition

 

one who is intolerant of differences in others

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expunge

Definition

 

 

to erase or eliminate

Term

 

 candid

Definition

 

 

outspoken; blunt

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argot

Definition

 

special words or phrases

used by a specific

group of people

Term

 

negligence

Definition

 

careless neglect,

often resulting in injury

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appease

Definition

 

to calm;

to make satisfied

(often only temporarily)

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strident

Definition

 

 

harsh sounding;

grating

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chaos

Definition

 

 

 

complete disorder

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augment

Definition

 

 

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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