GG ch. 7-9 quiz Flashcards
epigram
a short, witty statement
supercilious
arrogant, scornful
extemporizing
to do or manage something without preparation; to improvise
feign
to imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend
apathetic
not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive
convivial
sociable, merry, festive
languid
lacking energy or vitality; listless
exultation
a feeling of extreme joy
affectation
behavior that is assumed rather than natural; an artificiality; an exaggerated display
nebulous
cloudy, unclear
subterfuge
a deceptive strategy; something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
euphemism
the substitution of a pleasant or neutral term in place of one considered harsh or offensive; sugar coat
laudable
praiseworthy; admirable
ingratiate
to deliberately gain favor with someone; to literally be in “good graces” with someone
insidious
marked by hidden danger, stealthy, or treacherous
dilatory
tending or inclined to delay or waste time; lingering; lazy; procrastinate
provincial
not fashionable; unsophisticated
red
Rage, Passion, Love, Danger, Pain/Violence, Power
yellow/gold
Luxury, Wealth(the wealthy), Hope,Happiness, Success, Greed, Corruption
blue
Working Class, Tranquility, Loyalty, Failure/Loss
elusive
difficult to catch or grasp
elude - v. escape, either physically or mentally
rancor
bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will
tumult
a disorderly commotion or disturbance; uproar; confusion
green
Dreams, (American Dream), Envy/Greed
black
Sadness, Gloom, Death
white
Purity, Innocence, Hope, God/Noble, Life
hot weather
- Rising tension
- Danger
gray
Corruption, Emptiness, Decadence,Vagueness/Dishonesty
sunny weather
- Happiness/Joy/Contented
- Fresh Start/Next step
- Rebirth (people relationship)
raining weather
- New Beginnings/washing away the past
- Anxiety/discomfort
