+2 words :] Flashcards
penultimate
second to last
ostensibly
on the surface
accede
agree to a demand, request or treaty
obfuscate
to render unclear, obscure, or unintelligible
juxtapose
side by side comparison between two things
archetype
a character or pattern that reoccurs throughout literature consistently
didactic
intended to teach,
lionize
hold up on a pedestal, treat like a celebrity
ubiquitous
present, appearing everywhere
corroborate
confirm or give support to a statement or theory
soporific
tending to induce sleep
pontificate
express your opinion in an annoying way
chutzpah
extreme self confidence, audacity
foment
instigate/start an undesirable or violent sentiment
Quid pro quo
A favor or advantage granted or expected for something in return
non sequitur
a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement
finagle
obtain something by devious or dishonest means
rhetoric
persuasive speaking or writing