#MeToo The New Authoritarian Rule, Nationalism in Eastern Europe People come across as . . . Adjectives for emotions, situations, style, or virtues Global Censorship & Legitimizing Strongmen
10
What is an array?
An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing
10
What is manifest?
To display or show (a quality or feeling) by acts or appearance; demonstrate
10
What is ruthless?
Often used to describe dictators - a person who has or shows no compassion or pity for others; willing to do whatever it takes, regardless of the consequences, to get what is desired
10
What is jaded?
A person who has become apathetic or cynical by experience or by having or seeing too much of something
10
What is censorship?
The suppression or prohibition of speech, public communication, books, films, news, or other information, on the basis that such material is considered obscene, politically unacceptable, objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or “inconvenient” or a threat to security as determined by a government or private institution
20
What is absurd?
Wildly unreasonable, illogical, preposterous
20
What is fragility?
The quality of being frail, easily broken, damaged; delicacy, vulnerability
20
What is entitled?
Often used to describe Americans, especially millennials - believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment
20
What is awkward?
Characterized by unease or embarrassment; uncomfortable, weird
20
What is pervasive?
An unwelcome influence or physical effect, spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people; prevalent
30
What is galvanize?
To shock or excite someone into taking action; motivate, impel
30
What is assimilation?
The absorption of people, ideas, or culture into the traditions and culture of a population or group, often that is larger or in some way dominant
30
What is ambitious?
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed
30
What is benevolence?
Kindheartedness, generosity, goodness
30
What is a precedent?
Representative authority; an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
40
What is prominent?
Important, foremost, preeminent, leading
40
What is rhetoric?
Language designed to have an impressive or persuasive effect on its audience, but that is often lacking sincerity or meaningful content
40
What is egotistical?
Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered; having an inflated view of self-importance
40
What is gaudy?
Extravagant, showy or bright, tasteless or tacky
40
What is to comply?
To act in accordance with a law, wish, norm, or command
500
What is anticlimactic?
At the end of what should be considered impressive or a feat, there is simply disappointment or no reaction at all
500
What is gerrymandering?
Dividing or arranging (an area) into political units to give special advantages to one group over the opposition
500
What is pioneering?
A person, entity, or movement that can be described as the first or one of the first in any creative or social enterprise, movement, field, or progress that puts forth new ideas or methods to reach a goal
500
What is treasonous?
Trump et. al. are being investigated for colluding with a rival, threatening government; traitorous
500
What is relentlessly?
In an unceasingly intense way, so as not to give up or give in; persistently






Tuesday Every Day Vocabulary 05.02.19

Press F11 for full screen mode



Limited time offer: Membership 25% off


Clone | Edit | Download / Play Offline