Brit Lit, Vocab 13

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Draconian is derived from Draco, a Roman ruler known for leniency.

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False

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Not a synonym for 'laconic':

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good-humored

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Meaning of 'spartan':

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simple

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Golden Age refers to the _____ period in human life, marked by peace and prosperity.

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halcyon

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Politicians blend of _____, superstition, sound sense, and solid argument.

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sophistry

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Exploration stories of the western hemisphere often mention a liquid of longevity, a _____ liquid.

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chimerical

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David Moyes took over as Manchester United coach after Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement but was _____ after a year due to the team's downfall.

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ostracized

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Synonym of impecunious:

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penniless

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English word for the Latin term for a criminal.

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nefarious

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Though he lacked the brilliant qualities of his charismatic, _____ father, he possessed the virtues of seriousness, sobriety, and self-control.

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jovial