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Cartoon Vocabulary (List 7)

1. rhetoric (noun) the art of study of using language effectively
(RET or ik) and persuasively; over-elaborate language
Link: RENT-A-WRECK

2. dogmatic (adjective) characterized by an authoritative, often arrogant,
(dawg MAT ik) assertion of opinions or beliefs
Link: DOG

3. philippic (noun) a verbal denunciation characterized by harsh,
(fe LIP ik) insulting language; a tirade
Link: FLIP IT

4. pandemic (adjective) widespread; general
(pan DEM ik)
Link: PANDA

5. idyllic (adjective) charming in a rustic way; naturally peaceful
(eye DIL ik)
Link: DILL LICK

6. cryptic (adjective) having an ambiguous or hidden meaning
(KRIP tik)
Link: LIPSTICK

7. choleric (adjective) hot-tempered; quick to anger
(KAHL ur ik)
Link: COLLAR

8. emphatic (adjective) forcibly expressive
(em FAT ik)
Link: FAT TICK

9. peccadillo (noun) a slight or trifling sin; a minor offense
(pek ah DIL oh)
Link: ARMADILLO

10. logistics (noun) the management of the details of an operation
(loh JIS tiks)
Link: LOGS AND STICKS

Extra 5 words: guru, heritage, hieroglyphic, hologram, hypocrisy