Vocabulary 5 Flashcards

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chide

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To express mild disapproval; to criticize gently.

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contentious

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Causing or likely to cause an argument.

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filibuster

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A long speech or series of actions meant to delay progress, especially in lawmaking.

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hypothetical

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Based on a suggested idea or theory rather than actual events.

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invincible

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Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.

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acquit

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To declare someone not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

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belligerent

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Showing a readiness to fight or argue.

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censor

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To remove or block parts of something considered offensive or harmful.

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defiance

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Bold disobedience or refusal to follow rules.

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diligence

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Careful and persistent work or effort.