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What is a pseudonym?
What does it mean to condescend?
To do something one feels is beneath oneself
Blasé refers to someone who is excited about new experiences.
False
What is a facade?
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What does redundant mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Terms
- Pseudonym: A name adopted by an author to conceal their identity, often used for creative works.
- Condescend: To behave in a way that shows a feeling of superiority, engaging in actions perceived as beneath one's status.
- Blase: Describes a state of being unimpressed or indifferent as a result of repeated exposure to something.
- Facade: Refers to the outward appearance or front of a building, often used metaphorically to describe a deceptive outward appearance.
- Redundant: Characterized by unnecessary repetition; often in writing, it refers to using more words than needed to convey an idea.
- Benign: A term that denotes kindness and gentleness, often used in relation to demeanor or character.
- Libel: The act of publishing false statements that can damage an individual's reputation; a form of defamation.
- Comprise: To be made up of or consist of different components or elements.
- Haughty: Describes a person who exhibits an attitude of superiority and disdain for others; often associated with arrogance.
- Glib: Refers to a manner of speaking that is fluent and smooth but might imply a lack of sincerity or depth.
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