Vocabulary Flashcards

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Narrative

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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Perspective

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A particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.

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Juxtaposition

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The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

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Nuanced

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Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.

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Rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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Paradox

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A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

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Manifesto

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A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.

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Reclusive

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Avoiding the company of other people; solitary.

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Demurred

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Raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.

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Negligent

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Failing to take proper care over something.