Five Flashcards
minuteness
extremely small, as in size, amount, extent, or degree
reverence
a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
earnestly
serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous
esteem
to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration
Sansculottism
a revolutionary of the poorer class: originally a term of contempt applied by the aristocrats but later adopted as a popular name by the revolutionaries.
sustain
to support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure.
affront
an offense to one’s dignity or self-respect.
prodigious
extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.
expenditure
the act of expending something, especially funds; disbursement; consumption.
conservative
disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change.
somber
gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted
compound
composed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients
partition
a division into or distribution in portions or shares.
correspondence
communication by exchange of letters.
distinction
a marking off or distinguishing as different
profound
penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding
discernment
the faculty of discerning; discrimination; acuteness of judgment and understanding.
semblance
outward aspect or appearance.
unison
coincidence in pitch of two or more musical tones, voices, etc.
convictions
a fixed or firm belief
