Flashcards: K. Nordstrom Tentamen Quizlet
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 alliteration: | repetition of the initial consonant sounds "Dark, dank, dungeon" is an example of _______. |
| onomatopoeia: | a word that imitates a sound "Bang, hiss, buzz and boom" are examples of _______. |
| simile: | a comparison using "like" or "as" The phrase, "She was like a fish out of water," is an example of a(n) _______. |
| imagery: | description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) A good author will paint pictures in your mind using _______. |
| voice: | the fluency, rhythm and liveliness in writing that makes it unique to the writer _______ can really bring a piece of writing to life. |
| allegory | a story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract ideas or qualities Animal farm is a(n) _________ of the Russian Revolution. |
| exploitation | the utilization of another person for selfish purposes. The workers were victims of _________. |
| ideology | the set of ideas and beliefs of a group or political party Tom didn't support the _________of the Republican Party. |
| indefatigable | able to work or continue for a very long time without becoming tired She was a(n) _________ campaigner; she worked every day up to the election. |
| disciple | one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another He watched the circle of dedicated _________s conscientiously write down everything the prophet said. |
| ensconce | establish firmly in a position He _________ed himself in front of the television. |
| tyranny | cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others He was dedicated to ending the _________of slavery. |
| insidious | Intended to entrap; treacherous I know we are working against an enemy who is very _________in his methods. |
| conscientious | very careful about doing what you are supposed to do; concerned with doing something correctly He was _________about following the doctor's orders. |
| deluge | the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land The _________caused severe mudslides. |
| pristine | fresh and clean; uncorrupted My office is a mess but Mrs. Gonzales's office is always _________. |
| indecisive | not able to make choices quickly and confidently It doesn't surprise me that she doesn't know what to choose off the menu; she's always been very ________. |
| callous | emotionally hardened: unfeeling Bob is a selfish and _________ young man. |
| absolution | formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment He asked the priest to grant him _________ for his sins. |
| communism | The political/economic theory whereby the people cooperate and work for the good of each other and there is no need for government. They called him a Red because they believed he was a supporter of _________. |
| socialism | The political/economic theory whereby the means of production are owned by the community collectively, usually through the state. Norway manages to embrace simultaneously _________ and capitalism. |
| proletariat | the (industrial) working class They could tell by his callused hands and his oil-stained shirt that he was a member of the _________. |
| bourgeois (adjective) | middle class; often used in a negative sense by the Soviets, for example to refer to the ideas or art which they regarded as anti-revolutionary. Their _________ attitude was always demeaning to the working class. |
| feudalism | a social system that existed in Europe during the Middle Ages in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and the use of land in return The purpose of the French Revolution was to abolish _________ in order to establish capitalism. |
| revolutionary (noun) | someone who leads, joins, or wants a revolution People saw Lenin as a true _________. |
| comrade | a colleague or a fellow member of an organization; a fellow socialist or communist "Thank you, _________ Stalin, for my happy childhood!" |
| soviet | a workers' council; in the Soviet Union, a central part of the system of government at the local, regional and national level The Petrograd _________ had the support of workers in key industries. |
| provisional | existing or accepted for the present time but likely to be changed The temporary, or _________ government, did not have strong support. |
| Duma | the Russian parliament, established by Nicholas II after the 1905 revolution. The Russian _________ didn't have any real power to make decisions. |
| abdicate | to leave the position of being a king or queen The king was forced to _______ the throne. |
| mutiny | a situation in which a group of people (such as sailors or soldiers) refuse to obey orders and try to take control away from the person who commands them The sailors staged a(n) _______ and took control of the ship. |
| dissident | someone who strongly and publicly disagrees with and criticizes the government Many political ______s were arrested. |
| maxim | a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct My mother's favorite _______ was "Don't count your chickens before they hatch." |
| impromptu | not prepared ahead of time : made or done without preparation He made a(n) _______ speech about honor and responsibility. |
| obstinate | refusing to change your behavior or your ideas; stubborn The teacher said she will no longer tolerate her _______ behavior |
| faction | a group within a larger group that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the group The committee soon split into two _______s. |
| privilege | the advantage that wealthy and powerful people have over other people in a society He lived a life of wealth and _______. |
| injustice | a situation in which the rights of a person or a group of people are ignored The organization is devoted to fighting racial _______. |
| foreshadowing | the use of clues to hint at events that will occur later in the story The hero's predicament is _______ed in the first chapter. |
| manipulate | to control or influence a person or situation in a clever and usually unfair or selfish way She knows how to _______ her parents to get what she wants. |
| propaganda | ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, a government, etc. The report was nothing but lies and _______. |
| canvas | to talk to the people in an area in order to get them to support a candidate, project, idea, etc. The group has been _______ing neighborhoods to ask people to vote for him. |
| embolden | to instill with courage _______ed by the collapse of the windmill, the human beings were inventing fresh lies about Animal Farm. |
| malignity | an example of evil behavior In sheer _______ this traitor has crept here under cover of night and destroyed our work of nearly a year. |
| manoeuvre | a strategy to gain a particular aim He had SEEMED to oppose the windmill, simply as a _______ to get rid of Snowball. |
| perpetually | continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping They put it about that the animals on the Manor Farm were _______ fighting among themselves. |
| consensus | agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole Such a broad _______ should be a powerful message to government. |
| amalgam | a mixture or blend It was a curious _______ of the traditional and the modern |
| beatific | showing complete happiness She had a ________ smile. |
| demeanor | a person's appearance and behavior His quiet ________ had a calming effect on us. |
| devotee | a person who enjoys or is interested in something very much She is a ________ of Italian cooking. |
| machinations | deceptive actions or methods that are used to get or achieve something His plans were defeated by the ________ of his enemies. |
| taciturn | tending to be quiet; not speaking frequently After such gatherings she would become ________ and morose. |
| defile | to take away or ruin the purity, honor, or goodness of something or someone important Vandals ________d the holy shrine. |
| cynical | believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest ________ people say there is no such thing as true love. |
| purge | to remove people from an area, country, organization, etc., often in a violent and sudden way This was an opportunity to ________ the party of unsatisfactory members. |
| totalitarian | a state in which every aspect of people's lives is controlled and monitored by those in power Stalin's USSR developed into a ________ state. |
| cult of personality | promotion of the image of an authoritarian leader not merely as a political figure but as someone who embodies the spirit of the nation and possesses endowments of wisdom and strength far beyond those of the average individual A ________ is similar to hero worship, except that it is established by mass media and propaganda. |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something I need to ___________ from eating for at least 12 hours before my blood test. |
| boisterous | very noisy and active in a lively way He had a big, ___________ laugh. |
| demagogue | a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices His opponent called him a bigoted ___________. |
| emulate | to try to be like someone or something you admire She grew up ___________ing her sports heroes. |
| haughty | having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people The worker strongly disliked the ___________ aristocrats. |
| mundane | dull and ordinary She dislikes ___________ chores, like washing dishes. |
| pragmatic | concerned with practical matters His ___________ view of public education comes from years of working in city schools. |
| superfluous | beyond what is needed not necessary Further discussion seemed ___________. |
| tenacious | not easily stopped or pulled apart firm or strong He is a ___________ negotiator. |
| vindicate | to show that someone is not guilty She will be completely ___________d by the evidence. |
| opulent | very comfortable and expensive I'm always a bit jealous of the ___________ lifestyle of wealthy people. |
| fortitude | mental strength and courage that allows someone to face danger, pain, etc. She has endured disappointments with ___________ and patience. |