Eight Flashcards
apparition
a supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost; a specter or phantom; wraith
cosmopolitan
free from local, provincial, or national ideas, prejudices, or attachments; at home all over the world.
inelegant
not elegant; lacking in refinement, gracefulness, or good taste.
posturing
the relative disposition of the parts of something.
comical
producing laughter; amusing; funny
reduction
the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
liberal
favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
grim
stern and admitting of no appeasement or compromise
monopolise
to acquire, have, or exercise a monopoly of.
amalgamation
the act or process of amalgamating.
dissertation
a written essay, treatise, or thesis, especially one written by a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
consummate
to bring to a state of perfection; fulfill.
epochs
a particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc.
vain
excessively proud of or concerned about one’s own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited
permeate
to pass into or through every part of
