4 Jan Flashcards
aberration
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one; anomaly
pluralism
Pluralism as a political philosophy is the recognition and affirmation of diversity within a political body, which is seen to permit the peaceful coexistence of different interests, convictions, and lifestyles.
prefatory
serving as an introduction; introductory.
mosaic
a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, glass, etc.
Vacillation
a state of indecision or irresolution. unsteady movement; fluctuation.
Chequered
having a pattern consisting of alternating squares of different colours.
Woo
seek the favour, support, or custom of
Flagrant
used about an action) shocking because it is done in a very obvious way and shows no respect for people, laws, etc.
Indices
Indices are a measurement of the price performance of a group of shares from an exchange. …
Abject
terrible and without hope; without any pride or respect for yourself
Fulminate
to criticize and oppose somebody/something strongly and with great anger
Diatribe
a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something; harangue; tirade
Cog in the wheel
One who holds a minor but necessary post in a large organization
Pernicious
having a very harmful or evil effect on somebody/something, in a way that is slow and not easily noticeable
Jingoism
extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy.
