Exponent- Delusory Vocab

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exponent

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a person or thing that expounds, explains or interprets

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synonymous

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closely associated (with) or suggestive (of)

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ethos

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the distinctive character, spirit, and attitudes of a people, culture, era, etc

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ostentatious

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characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display

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polyglot

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capable of reading, writing, or speaking many languages

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vestige

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a trace or sign of something that is no longer present

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xenophobia

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an intense fear or dislike of foreign people, their customs and culture, or foreign things

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amenities

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any gestures and words of courtesy or pleasantness

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venal

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open to persuasion by corrupt means, especially bribery

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harried

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looking or feeling tired and annoyed

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exponent

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a person or thing that expounds, explains or interprets

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synonymous

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closely associated (with) or suggestive (of)

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ethos

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the distinctive character, spirit, and attitudes of a people, culture, era, etc

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ostentatious

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characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display

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polyglot

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capable of reading, writing, or speaking many languages

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vestige

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a trace or sign of something that is no longer present

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xenophobia

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an intense fear or dislike of foreign people, their customs and culture, or foreign things

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amenities

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any gestures and words of courtesy or pleasantness

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venal

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open to persuasion by corrupt means, especially bribery

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harried

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looking or feeling tired and annoyed

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invective

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abusive or violent language used to attack, blame, or denounce somebody

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dissident

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somebody who publicly disagrees with an established political or religious system or organization

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sectarian

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relating to or involving relations between religious groups or denominations

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quandary

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a state of uncertainty or indecision as to what to do in a difficult situation

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acrimony

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bitterness and resentment, especially in speech, attitude, or tone

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covetously

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to have a strong desire to possess something that belongs to somebody else

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nominal

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acting or being something in name only, but not in reality; representing very little cost when compared with the actual value received

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embroiled

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to involve somebody or yourself in trouble, disagreement, or conflict

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appendage

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a body part or organ that projects from the main part of the body

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antiquated

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out of date, old-fashioned, or in need of updating or replacing

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demagogue

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a political leader who gains power by appealing to people's emotions, instincts, and prejudices in a way that is considered manipulative and dangerous

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charlatan

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somebody who falsely claims to have special skill or expertise

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palatable

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having a good enough taste to be eaten or drunk; acceptable to somebody's sensibilities

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circumvent

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to find a way of avoiding restrictions imposed by a rule or law without actually breaking it

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malingering

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to pretend to be ill, especially in order to avoid work

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adroit

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displaying physical or mental skill

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pallid

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having an unhealthily pale complexion

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exonerated

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to declare officially that somebody is not to blame or is not guilty of wrongdoing

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magnate

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somebody who has a lot of wealth and power, especially somebody in business or industry

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delusory

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deceptive in nature or character and likely to mislead or delude somebody