101-120 Flashcards
amalgam
a mixture or blend.
amalgamation
the action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
partition
the action or state of dividing or being divided into parts.
commemorate
recall and show respect for (someone or something).
dissertation
a long essay on a particular subject, especially one written as a requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.
correspondence
a close similarity, connection, or equivalence.
keen
highly developed, sharp
consummate
showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect, make (a marriage or relationship)
distinction
a difference or contrast between similar things or people.
sanguine
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
epochs
a period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
profound
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
disparage
regard or represent as being of little worth.
vain
having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities, or worth.
discernment
the ability to judge well.
import (2m)
to bring from a foreign or external source: such as
permeate
spread throughout (something); pervade.
semblance
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.
diffuse
spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people.
sustain
strengthen or support physically or mentally.
