25-50 Flashcards
dispositions
a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character
parliamentary
relating to, enacted by, or suitable for a parliament
exertions
physical or mental effort
vex
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters
obtruding
become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way
solitude
the state or situation of being alone
alliance
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
casuistry
the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry
logos
principle of divine reason and creative order
claim
state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof
enthrallment
the state of being fascinated
shame
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior
wry
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
asyndeton
the omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence
protrude
extend beyond or above a surface
