Vocab Set 1 Flashcards


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Despot

A ruler who holds absolute power and uses it in a cruel way. Tyrant, dictator.

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Sycophant

Person who acts obediently toward someone important to gain advantage. Suck-up.

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Hedonist

Person who believes pursuit of happiness is the most important thing in life. Pleasure-seeker.

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Hypocrite

The practice of claiming to have moral beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform.

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Heretic

A person's beliefs or opinions contrary to orthodox religious doctrine. Non-conformity.

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Charlatan

A person who falsely claims to have a special knowledge or skill. Fraud, imposter, fake.

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Bigot

Intolerant towards those holding different opinions than oneself. Closed-minded.

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Miser

Holds wealth but spends as little money as possible. Penny-pincher.

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Insurgent

Rebel or revolutionary.

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Skeptic

Someone who doubts or holds suspicion towards accepted opinions. Cynic, doubter.