Vocabulary Flashcards

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apartheid

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A policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.

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animosity

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Strong hostility or opposition.

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nimble

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Quick and light in movement or action; agile.

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incorrigibly

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In a way that is not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.

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militant

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Combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause.

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crony

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A close friend or companion.

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haranguing

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Lecturing someone at length in an aggressive and critical manner.

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compendium

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A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject.

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incoherent

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Expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear.

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ramifications

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Consequences of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome.