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252 Chapter 8 Word Elements: Together and ApartBorrowed <strong>Words</strong>19. bravado (noun) brə-vädōFrom French and Old Spanish, bravery, boastingfalse bravery; showy display <strong>of</strong> courage<strong>The</strong> bully’s bravado disappeared as soon as he waschallenged.In a show <strong>of</strong> bravado, the teenager challenged the boxingchampion to a fight.20. charisma (noun) kə-rĭzməFrom Greek, favor from the godsa quality <strong>of</strong> leadership that attracts other peopleConfidence and the ability to give powerful speeches aresome <strong>of</strong> the ingredients <strong>of</strong> charisma. Related Wordcharismatic (adjective) (kărĭz-mătĭk) Martin Luther KingJunior’s charismatic personality drew thousands <strong>of</strong> supportersto the civil rights movement.Martin Luther KingJr. was a charismaticleader.Bettmann/CORBISCopyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.

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