

Week 7 and 8 Vocab
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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'facetious' mean?
Back
Facetious means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'hubris' in the context of self-confidence.
Back
Hubris refers to excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a 'tirade'?
Back
A tirade is a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can 'incognito' be defined?
Back
Incognito means having one's true identity concealed.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a situation where someone might be 'facetious'.
Back
Someone might be facetious when making a joke about a serious topic to lighten the mood.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the consequences of hubris in decision-making?
Back
Hubris can lead to poor decision-making due to overconfidence and lack of consideration for potential risks.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In what context might a person go on a tirade?
Back
A person might go on a tirade when they are frustrated or angry about a particular issue and express their feelings passionately.
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