61-80 Flashcards
palliations
to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate. to try to mitigate or conceal the gravity of (an offense) by excuses, apologies
ethos
the set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about the social behaviour and relationships of a person or group
refute
to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false
zeal
great enthusiasm or eagerness
ambivalence
the state of having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel
forthright
honest or direct in behaviour
effusive
expressing welcome, approval, or pleasure in a way that shows very strong feeling
polysyndeton
Polysyndeton is a literary technique in which conjunctions (e.g. and, but, or) are used repeatedly in quick succession, often with no commas, even when the conjunctions could be removed
extrude
to form something by forcing or pushing it out, especially through a small opening
frailty
weakness and lack of health or strength
demireps
a woman whose chastity is considered doubtful
morality
a set of personal or social standards for good or bad behaviour and character
enumeration
the act of naming things separately, one by one
cartwrighting
trades person skilled in the making and repairing of wagons and carts
rapturous
showing extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement
