Chapter 7 Flashcards
(N) A flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade (as a suck up)
Blandishment
(N) a proper or desired order; an order or arrangement
Array
(N) A series of events, linked together, combination; connecting one thing to another
Concatenation
(Adj) Familiar by use or study; familiar or knowledgeable about something
Conversant
(V) to speak despairingly of; denounce as faulty or worthless
Decry
(Adj) tending to lessen the merit or reputation of.
Derogatory
(V) to edit or change; to free from faults or errors; to correct
Emend
(Adj) private or secret; understood by or meant for only a select few (club)
Esoteric
(N) an authoritative degree or pronouncement especially by people of authority to enforce it
Fiat
(V) to gather slowly and laboriously, bit by bit; to learn, discover, or find out! Little by little, slowly
Glean
(V) to imprison or confine; enclose
Incarcerate
(N) necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility; person who currently holds authority or office
Incumbent
(V) to accustom to hardship, difficulty, or pain; to toughen or harden
Inure
(N) a very small quantity or amount
Iota
(N) the process of taking legal action; lawsuit
Litigation
