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recoil
spring back; spring away from an impact
pundit
an expert who publicly gives opinions via mass media
libertarian
an advocate of freedom of thought and speech
rhetoric
study of the technique for using language effectively
vis-a-vis
a person or thing having the same characteristics as another
debacle
a sudden and complete disaster
ideologue
one who adheres strictly and inflexibly to some belief
demagogue
a leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions
condescension
showing arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
patrician
a person of refined upbringing and manners
secularism
a doctrine that rejects religious considerations
Rubicon
the boundary in ancient times between Italy and Gaul
cynic
someone who is critical of the motives of others
conjurer
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
disclosure
the act of making something evident
umbrage
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
inaugurate
commence officially
totalitarian
of a government with an authority exerting absolute control
bloviate
speak verbosely and windily
odious
extremely repulsive or unpleasant
stealth
the act of moving in a quiet or secretive way to avoid being noticed

Created on 四月 23, 2007