just random words Flashcards
Feverish
characterized by or displaying a frenetic excitement or energy.
Strut
walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait.
Mien
a person’s look or manner, especially one of a particular kind indicating their character or mood.
Gait
A persons way of walking
Laden
heavily loaded or weighed down.
po·lar·i·za·tion
division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
autocracy
a system of government by one person with absolute power.
despotisms
the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
confer
grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right).
umbrage
offense or annoyance.
routinization
to discipline in or reduce to a routine
frugality
the quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness.
economy
careful management of available resources.
flagship
the ship in a fleet which carries the commanding admiral.