Voc 6

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anomalous

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adj. abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual.

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aspersion

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n. a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming.

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bizarre

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adj. extremely strange, unusual, atypical

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brusque

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adj. abrupt, blunt, with no formalities.

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cajole

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v. to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises.

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castigate

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v. to punishseverely; to criticize severely

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demagogue

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n. a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power.

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ennui

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n. weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom

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insurgent

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n. one who rebels or rises against authority; adj. - rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in or on

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sinecure

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n. a position requiring little or no work; an easy job.

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surreptitious

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adj. stealthy, sevret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud.

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transgress

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v. to go beyond a limit or boundarty; to sin, violate a law

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vicarious

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adj. performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another.