51-75 Flashcards
dichotomy
a division into two contrasting or non-overlapping parts
assail
to attack
propitious
presenting favourable circumstances
eclectic
composed of materials form different sources
dapper
neatly dressed
audible
able to be heard
quiescent
inactive
extol
to praise highly and lavishly
ritual
a ceremonial act
emulate
to copy someone
discrepency
lack of agreement, difference
manifest
obvious, very clear
chauvinism
unreasoning and boastful devotion to one’s country or sex
shade
a small variation, a small amount
furtive
characterized by secretive behavior
semblance
an outward appearance or form
euphamism
a substitution of a word or phrase to replace
lopsided
larger or shaped differently
antiseptic
free of germs
subjective
based on personal experience or feeling
pale
to decrease in relative importance
facile
with effortless ease, w/o proper care
incarcerate
to restrict by imprisonment
resilient
able to recover quickly
passive
submissive