
Worldly Wise Vocabulary 12 Lesson 1
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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is demagoguery?
Back
Demagoguery is a political strategy that seeks to gain support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who is most likely to engage in demagoguery?
Back
A politician is most likely to engage in demagoguery.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'obdurate' mean?
Back
Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Use 'obdurate' in a sentence.
Back
Despite our pleadings, Maisie remained obdurate in her determination to hike the hazardous trail.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym for 'delineate'?
Back
A synonym for 'delineate' is 'draw'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'bibulous' mean?
Back
Bibulous means excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the belief of supporters of prohibition regarding bibulous tendencies?
Back
Supporters of prohibition believed that if people's bibulous tendencies could be abolished, a utopian society could be achieved.
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