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CP 11 Vocabulary 5. Tested Definitions. Appease To soothe; to pacify by giving in to Dictum Intended to teach; morally instructive; pedantic Disinformation False information purposely disseminated, usually by a government, for the purpose of creating a false impression Draconian
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CP 11 Vocabulary 5 Tested Definitions
Appease • To soothe; to pacify by giving in to • Dictum • Intended to teach; morally instructive; pedantic • Disinformation • False information purposely disseminated, usually by a government, for the purpose of creating a false impression • Draconian • Harsh; severe; cruel • Imminent • Just about to happen • Libel • Written or published falsehood that injures the reputation of, or defames, someone
Manifesto • A public declaration of beliefs or principles, usually political ones • Onerous • Plethora • An excess • Retort • To make a sharp reply • Rife • Occurring frequently; widespread; common; swarming • Thwart • To prevent from being accomplished; to frustrate; to hinder