15 Flashcards
extempore
improvised, composed or uttered without advance preparation.
temporal
Pertaining to worldly affairs
temporize
To adapt or except to a situation
anachronism
A person or thing out of place in a historical period or sequence of events
chronicle
A continuous, detailed record of historical events in order
synchronous
Moving at the same time, happening at the same rate
annals
A chronological record of events of successive years without interpretation or an analysis by the author
biennial
Lasting two years
millennium
A span of 1000 years
Superannuated
Retired or disqualified because of age or infirmity
diurnal
Daily, occurring in a day or every day
Meridian
The highest point or stage of development
Sojourn
A temporary stay, a brief visit
Nocturne
Romantic melody, or composition dealing with evening or night
Equinox
Each of the two times of the year when days and night are equal length