English unit 5 vocab Flashcards


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1

Condemnation

the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

2

Magistrates

a judge who has limited authority to hear certain issues

3

Proceedings

an event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

4

Allegory

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

5

Calumny

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.

6

Defamation

the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.

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Vindictive

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

8

Remorseless

without regret or guilt.

9

Callously

in a way that shows an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; unfeelingly.

10

Effrontery

insolent or impertinent behavior.

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Conciliatory

intended or likely to placate or pacify.

12

Adamant

refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

13

Disputation

debate or argument.

14

Collaborators

a person who works jointly on an activity or project; an associate.

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Conspirators

a person who takes part in a conspiracy.

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Espionage

the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.