A Defense of the Family Farm Vocabulary Flashcards
debility
a weakened or enfeebled state; weakness
equitable
characterized by equity or fairness; just and right; fair; reasonable
supplement
something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole
jeopardize
to put in jeopardy; hazard; risk; imperil
unrelenting
not relenting; not yielding or swerving in determination or resolution, as of or from opinions, convictions, ambitions, ideals, etc.; inflexible
preeminent
eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing
irrevocable
not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable
mitigate
to make less severe
submission
an act or instance of yielding to the power or authority of another
renounce
to give up or put aside voluntarily
folly
the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense
demean
to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase
degradation
the act of reducing in amount, strength, intensity, etc.
depreciation
decrease in value due to wear and tear, decay, decline in price, etc.
condemnation
strong censure; disapprobation; reproof.
profess
to teach as a professor
compunction
a feeling of uneasiness or anxiety of the conscience caused by regret for doing wrong or causing pain; contrition; remorse
indifferent
without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic
invoke
to call for with earnest desire; make supplication or pray for
exploit
a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act
attrition
a wearing down or weakening of resistance, especially as a result of continuous pressure or harassment
allegiance
loyalty or devotion to some person, group, cause, or the like
bureaucracy
the body of officials and administrators, especially of a government or government department
aspirant
a person who aspires, as one who seeks or desires a career, advancement, status, etc.
invariably
not variable; not changing or capable of being changed; static or constant
imply
to indicate or suggest without being clearly stated
glut
to flood with a particular item or service so that the supply greatly exceeds the demand
oblivious
unmindful; unconscious; unaware
frailty
a fault resulting from moral weakness
blunder
a gross, stupid, or careless mistake
epidemic
a rapid spread or increase in the occurrence of something
notorious
widely and unfavorably known
discrepancy
an instance of difference or inconsistency
tutelage
instruction; teaching; guidance
intricate
complex; complicated; hard to understand, work, or make
plight
a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one
