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10 Cards in this Set
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Aphorism |
A short pointed statement that expresses a wise or clever observation about a human expression |
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Rhetorical question |
One to which no answer is expected, used to emphasize the obvious answer |
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Hypocrisy |
An expression of feelings or beliefs not actually possessed or held |
The politician reveled his hypocrisy while he did not reveal his promises. |
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Deprive |
To take away from to keep from enjoying or having |
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Tyrant |
Ruler who exercise power or authority in an unjust manner one who has absolute power |
Many colonist felt king George was a tyrant. |
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Foment |
To promote the development or grow . |
The cruelty of the guards tormented discontent in the inmates |
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Vassal |
A person in a subvention position |
The vassal who vasseled who vowed their lord were nearly slaves |
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Unalienable |
Not to mention taken away from |
They are endowed by their Creator with the certain unalienable rights |
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Placid |
Tranquil calm quiet |
The lake was placid in the early morning hours |
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Scepter |
A rod or staff held by rulers as a symbol of soverniety |
The king carried a sceptor in the ceremony. |
