unit 6 part 1 vocab

anamalous
- adj
- abnormal, irregular, unusual
aspersion
- noun
- a damaging or derogratory statement; the act of slandering or defaming
bizarre
- adj
- extremely strange, unusual, atypical, outlandish
brusque
- adj
- abrupt, blunt, w/ no formalities
cajole
- verb
- to coax, persuade thru flattery or artifice; wheedle, sweet-talk
castigate
- verb
- to punish or criticize severly; chastise
contrive
- verb
- to plan w/ ingenuity; to bring about as the result of a scheme or a plan
demagogue
- noun
- leader who exploits popular prejudices & false claims and promises in order to gain power
disabuse
- verb
- to free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking; set straight
ennui
- noun
- weariness & dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest; boredom

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unit 6 part 1 vocab

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english vocab unit 6 pt 1

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