Jazz Section 2 Flashcards
demise
a person’s death
constraint
a limitation or restriction
transcendence
existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level
premonition
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
commotion
noisy excitement and confusion
impunity
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss — usually used in the phrase with impunity
reprobate
an unprincipled person
escapade
an act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure
elocution
the study of how to speak clearly and in a way that is effective and socially acceptable
culmination
the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time: the deal marked the culmination of years of negotiation.
redundant
not or no longer needed or useful;
imminent
about to happen:
disgruntled
angry or dissatisfied
disorderly
- causing a problem especially in a public place by making a lot of noise, behaving violently, etc.
- not neat or orderly
unsolicited
not asked for; given or done voluntarily:
frugal
using money or supplies in a very careful way
Simple and plain
poignant
causing a strong feeling of sadness
dissolute
used to describe someone (such as a person who often gets drunk) whose way of living is considered morally wrong
provocative
- causing discussion, thought, argument, etc.
2. causing sexual feelings or excitement
taut
stretched or pulled tight;
enlist
enrol or be enrolled in the armed services:
deplore
hate
traipse
to walk or go aimlessly or idly or without finding or reaching one’s goal
relinquish
give up
appraise
assess the value or quality of:
hone
sharpen
berate
scold or criticize (someone) angrily:
hinder
make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen:
chastise
rebuke or reprimand severely:
resent
feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person)
