English 10: Unit 4 Flashcards

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despondent (adj)

Back

feeling gloomy or hopeless

Ex: The young athlete was despondent when he was disqualified for stepping outside his lane during the baton exchange.

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protocol (n)

Back

the formal or official way of correctly doing something.

Ex: The State Department has to follow certain protocols when traveling in different countries.

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candid (adj)

Back

honest and straightforward; blunt

Ex: When a friend asks, “How do I look?” she wants a candid response.

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jingoism (n)

Back

extreme, chauvinistic patriotism, often favoring an aggressive, warlike foreign policy.

Ex: Because of his jingoism, the candidate lost the support of his voters.

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redress (v)

Back

to make right; to correct

Ex: The professor redressed his incorrect statistic about how many students would go on to be attorneys.

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argot (n)

Back

special words or phrases used by a specific group of people; jargon; slang

Ex: “Walking the plank” is well known pirate argot for drowning.

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appease (v)

Back

to calm; make satisfied (often only temporarily)

Ex: Parents often appease their screaming children with gum or candy at the grocery checkout counter.

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strident (adj)

Back

harsh sounding; grating

Ex: The strident sound of fingernails on the blackboard was annoying to the students.

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chaos (n)

Back

complete disorder

Ex: My bedroom constantly falls into chaos after I have cleaned it.

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expunge (v)

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to erase or eliminate

Ex: Each new quarter, your grades are expunged so you can begin with a 100 for the quarter again