Book) Poststructuralism Flashcards
wistful
having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
ex. a wistful smile
whim
a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual and unexpected
ex. she bought it on a whim
insurrection
a violent uprising against an authority or government
“the insurrection was savagely put down”
mischievous
causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way
ex. two mischievous kittens had decorated the bed with shredded newspaper
allude
suggest or call attention indirectly; hint at
ex. “she had a way of alluding to Jean but never saying her name”
gratification
pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
“a thirst for sexual gratification”
decisive
producing a definite result; settling an issue
ex. the Supreme Court voided the statute by a decisive 7-2 vote.
overt
done or shown openly
ex. an overt act of aggression
collude
come to a secret understanding for a harmful purpose
ex. the president accused his opponents of colluding with foreigners
incidentally
used when a person has sth more to say
ex. incidentally, it was many months ago
coherent
logical and consistent
ex. coherent economic strategy
allegiance
loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause
ex. those wishing to receive citizenship must swear allegiance to the republic
reciprocity
the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit
“the Community intends to start discussions on reciprocity with third countries”
scrutiny
critical observation or examination
“every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny”
lodging
a place in which so lives or stays/temporary accommodation.
“a fee for board and lodging”
desolation
a state of complete emptiness or destruction
ex. the stony desolation of the desert
consummate
make a marriage or relationship complete by having sexual intercourse
“his first wife refused to consummate their marriage”
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rudimentary
involving or limited to basic principles
“he received a rudimentary education”
rambling
lengthy and confused or inconsequential
“a rambling six-hour speech”
construe
interpret in a particular way
“his words could hardly be construed as an apology”
retreat
change one’s mind or plans as a result of criticism or difficulty.
“his proposals were clearly unreasonable and he was forced to retreat”
predicament
a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
“the club’s financial predicament”
scrupulous
diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details
“the research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail”
