Unit 4 Vocabulary Flashcard

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Flout

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To disregard or disobey openly.

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Juxtaposition

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The act of placing two things next to each other for implicit comparison.

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Salient

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Significant, conspicuous points that stand out.

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Mercurial

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Characterized by rapid mood swings or temperamentality.

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Rapport

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A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups understand each other's feelings or ideas.

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Contravene

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To contradict, oppose, or violate.

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Nebulous

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Vaguely defined, cloudy, or unclear.

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Bombastic

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Excessively confident, pompous, or inflated in speech.

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Appease

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To calm or satisfy.

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Dynamic Duo

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A pair of people who work well together and complement each other.