5 vocab Flashcards
psuedo
Fake, a sham
peculiar
Strange or odd
succinctly
To the point
virtuous
Having high moral standards
arbitrary
Based on random choice, no reason involved
posterity
Future generations
menial
Not requiring much skill
Ex: factor job
glut
An excessive supply of something
germane
relevant
lull
To calm
Decree
an official order issued by a legal authority
Punitive
Inflicting a punishment
Livid
- Furious, very angry
2. Discoloration caused by a bruise
Superflouous
Excessive
Abstract
An idea or concept that can’t be experienced with the 5 senses
Ex: love, freedom
Architect
a person that designs buildings
Conniving
conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.
Innocuous
Harmless
Column
Left to right
Row
Up to down
Misogyny
Hatred of women
patriarchal
social system in which males are the primary authority figures central to social organization, occupy roles of political leadership, moral authority and control of property, and where fathers hold authority over women and children. It implies the institutions of male rule and privilege, and entails female subordination
Subordinate
placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank
Disclose
To make known, reveal
Obsolete
No longer used
Unequivocal
Leaving no doubt, unquestionable, iron clad
Enigmatic
Difficult to figure out, mysterious
Benign
Gentle and not harmful
Noncancerous tumor
Virtue
Highly moral
Invisible hand
self-regulating behavior of the marketplace
