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10 Cards in this Set
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Banal
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(adj)
Predictable and boring |
ex: A boring conversation is likely to be full of banal statements like "Have a nice day."
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Beguile
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(verb)
To deceive or trick |
ex: Beguiled by the supernatural songs of the Sirens, Odysseus wanted to abandon his men and forget his family.
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Belligerence
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(noun)
Aggressive hostility |
ex: A soldier can be shocked by the belligerence of his enemy.
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Benefactor
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(noun)
A person who gives financial or general support |
ex: A wealthy alumnus who gives $5 million to his old college would be considered a great benefactor.
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Benevolence
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(noun)
The inclination or will to do good |
ex: The benevolence of a generous donor was recognized by a plaque.
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Bias
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(noun)
A tendency (verb) To influence unfairly |
ex: Racial bias in employment is illegal in the United States.
ex: The article is not accurate and may bias some readers. |
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Bile
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(noun)
Bad or ill temper |
ex: Mr. Watkins is harsh when he grades essays; his comments reveal his bile and sharp tongue.
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Bravado
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(noun)
A showy display of courage |
ex: The coward's bravado quickly vanished when his captors threatened to hit him; he began to whine for mercy.
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Brevity
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(adj)
"briefness" |
ex: The brevity of your visit to my home implied that you did not enjoy my family's company.
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Brig
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(noun)
A ship's prison |
ex: Captain Bligh had the rebellious sailor thrown into the brig.
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