Chapter 4 - II Flashcards
seasoned
accustomed to particular conditions; experienced.
fledgling
a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.
expert
a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
torpid
mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.
novice
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
lithe
thin, supple, and graceful.
paean
a song of praise or triumph.
polemic
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
tirade
a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
panacea
a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
tribute
an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
critique
a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.
flagging
becoming tired or less dynamic; declining in strength.
hale
strong and healthy.
lissome
thin, supple, and graceful.
loathsome
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.
vigorous
strong, healthy, and full of energy.
enervate
cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.
paucity
the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.
anomaly
something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
medley
a varied mixture of people or things; a miscellany
melange
a mixture; a medley
dearth
a scarcity or lack of something.
rarity
the state or quality of being rare
bald
not having any extra detail or explanation; plain or blunt.
tacit
understood or implied without being stated.
overt
done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden.
didactic
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
rhetorical
expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress.
implicit
implied though not plainly expressed.
