Chapter 9 Flashcards
(Adj) surrounding or encompassing on all sides; existing or present on all sides
Ambient
(N) a loud shout or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval/applause
Acclamation
(N) harshness, roughness, or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner; hardship
Asperity
(N) a small group of secret plotters; secret union of persons for a selfish end; the plots and schemes of such a group
Cabal
(Adj) logically connected or integrated; consistent; sticking together; harmonious; cohesive
Coherent
(N) something pledged as security for replay meant of a loan; equal in return/value
Collateral
(V) to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing; coagulate, curdle, or made viscid
Congeal
(N) a formal expression of high praise; euology; warm praise
Encomium
(N) the substitution of a mild expression for one thought to be offensive; phrase to replace a common term (to make it sound better) ( to pass away vs to die)
Euphemism
(Adj) producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; very productive or creative intellectually; prolific, rich in invention.
Fecund
(V) to deny, dispute, or contradict; to speak against
Gainsay
(Adj) existing in one from birth; inherent in the essential character of something
Innate
(Adj) without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; displeasing; dull, stale, lifeless, or dead
Insipid
(Adj) agreeably tolerant; permissive, merciful, or tolerant; mild or gentle
Lenient
(Adj) of or pertaining to this world or earth; common; ordinary; un imaginative
Mundane
