Vocabulary Flashcards from Text

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cheeky (adjective)

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showing disrespect. Synonyms: rude, sassy, defiant, impudent, smart-alecky, insolent.

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banter (noun)

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to talk in a teasing or witty way. Synonyms: mockery, joking, chitchat, poke fun at.

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principled (adjective)

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having principles (a set of personal rules for behavior). Synonyms: honorable, righteous, upright, ethical, moral.

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devout (adjective)

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devoted to religion. Synonyms: religious, spiritual, devoted, dedicated, committed.

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conservative (adjective)

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wanting things to stay the same, not wanting change. Synonyms: traditional, conventional, conformist, old-fashioned.

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blasphemy (noun)

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disrespect toward something considered sacred, especially God. Synonyms: oath, curse, sacrilege, violation, cuss.

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innovative (adjective)

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new and inventive ideas, methods, styles. Synonyms: ground-breaking, advanced, state-of-the-art, inventive, new, original, modern.

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edict (noun)

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order proclaimed by someone in authority. Synonyms: proclamation, announcement, law, decree, statute, order, command, ruling, declaration.

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extremism (noun)

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to go beyond moderation to extreme positions, especially on political issues. Synonyms: radicalism, activism.

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impose (verb)

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to command something that needs to be followed, done, or obeyed. Synonyms: levy, execute, enforce, enact, carry out.