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Apol­o­gist

[uh-PAA-luh-jist]

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Hint 1. Roots:

Greek root logos means “word,” “study,” or “reason.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“They thought he was going to apologize for the broken cookie jar. Instead, he just acted as an apologist for his own bad behavior.”

What is the best definition of apologist?

A.

A person who expresses sincere regret about their behavior


B.

A person who argues and defends a controversial position


C.

A person who regrets holding a prior position on a matter


D.

A person who argues against generally accepted beliefs


Hint 1. Roots:

Greek root logos means “word,” “study,” or “reason.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“They thought he was going to apologize for the broken cookie jar. Instead, he just acted as an apologist for his own bad behavior.”

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