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
indulgence
the action or fact of indulging
analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
immorality
the state or quality of being immoral; wickedness
sequester
isolate or hide away
jargon
special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
conspire
make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act
ineffable
too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
obdurate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action
frugality
the quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness
tranquility
the quality or state of being tranquil; calm
