Vocab 6

Meaning - A long speech or debate used to delay or block a decision, especially in a legislature. Synonym - Obstruction. Antonym - Cooperation. Example - The senator used a filibuster to delay the vote on the bill.

Meaning - A person who believes that the existence of God is unknown or cannot be known for certain. Synonym - Uncertain about God's existence. Antonym - Theist (someone who believes in God). Example - She is agnostic because she isn't sure whether God exists.

Meaning - Cancelled, abandoned, or got rid of something. Synonym - Scrapped. Antonym - Approved. Example - The company deep-sixed its plan to launch a new product.

Meaning - Political leaders who manipulate people's emotions and fears to gain support. Synonym - Manipulative leaders. Antonym - Statesmen (wise and responsible leaders). Example - The demagogues used people's fears to gain political power.

Meaning - A person who pretends to have special knowledge or skills to deceive others. Synonym - Fraud. Antonym - Genuine expert. Example - The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.

Meaning - To examine something very carefully. Synonym - Inspect. Antonym - Overlook. Example - The examiner scrutinized every answer before announcing the results.

Meaning - An attitude of pride and superiority toward others. Synonym - Arrogance. Antonym - Humility. Example - Her hauteur made her treat the new students as if they were inferior.

Meaning - Separate groups or departments that do not share information or cooperate. Synonym - Isolated departments. Antonym - Collaboration. Example - The departments worked in silos and failed to share important information.