Fall 2016 Ctxt Inrw 0420 Module 13 Vocabulary Flashcards

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vulnerable

Back 1

capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon

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hypocrisy

Back 2

a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess

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distortion

Back 3

an act of giving a false, perverted, or disproportionate meaning to; misrepresentation

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vituperative

Back 4

characterized by verbal abuse or castigation; violent denunciation or condemnation

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communal

Back 5

used or shared in common by everyone in a group

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commendable

Back 6

worthy of praise

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dissented

Back 7

to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree

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deviate

Back 8

to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc

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coercive

Back 9

tending to to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition

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circumspect

Back 10

watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent