Junior composition semester test Flashcards
(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
nefarious
reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman)
demure
a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
misogynist
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment, an ecclesiastical declaration of forgiveness of sins
absolution
arrogantly superior and disdainful.
haughty
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects, treacherous; crafty
insidious
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness, give comfort or consolation to
solace
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
renown
(especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case, release someone from (a duty or obligation)
exonerate
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
cajole
a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something, the creation or construction of a fictional character
characterization
a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true
paradox
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
allusion
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process, e.g. the letter or letters standing for a chemical element or a character in musical notation.
symbol
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person’s thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.
theme
