its a bird.. part II Flashcards
fascist
a person who is dictatorial or has extreme right wing views
incessant
continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending
posture (verb)
to act in an affected or artificial manner, as to create a certain impression
siphon
to convey, draw, or pass through or as if through a siphon (sometimes followed by off)
recede
to go or move away; retreat; go to or toward a more distant point; withdraw
preemptive
taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive
antiquated
no longer used; old fashioned or obsolete
discourse
a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing
revisionism
any departure from marxist doctrine, theory, or practice, especially the tendency to favor reform above revolutionary change
badger (verb)
to harass or urge persistently, pester, nag
rumination
meditations or musings; the act of pondering
menial
lowly and sometimes degrading, as in labor
metaphysical
concerned with abstract thought or subjects, as existence, casuality, or truth
sublime
impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power; inspiring awe
mortar
a mixture of lime or cement or a combo of both with sand and water, used as a bonding agent between bricks or stones
