Eleven Flashcards
colloquialism
a colloquial expression.
embryologic
the science dealing with the formation, development, structure, and functional activities of embryos.
vestige
a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence
kinship
relationship by nature, qualities, etc.; affinity.
begging the question
is an informal fallacy that occurs when an argument’s premises assume the truth of the conclusion, instead of supporting it.
post hoc
after this; afterward.
warrant
authorization, sanction, or justification.
jovial
endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship
ambiguous
open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal
acerbic
harsh or severe, as of temper or expression
antecedent
preceding; prior
regional dialect
is a distinct form of a language spoken in a particular geographical area
mythological allusion
is a reference to mythology in art, literature, or music
contempt
the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.
description
a statement, picture in words, or account that describes; descriptive representation.