Lesson 7 Flashcards
castigate
To punish by criticizing sharply; to berate
colloquial
characterizing by informal language
epitaph
the words carved on a tombstone in memory of the deceased
exodus
a mass departure
inter
to put in a grave; to bury
lacerate
to tear or cut roughly
largesse
the act of giving generously; gifts
obituary
a notice of someone’s death, such as in a newspaper, usually with a brief summary of that person’s life
omnivorous
eating all kinds of food, including both animal and vegetable food
Taking in everything available
permeate
to spread throughout; to pass through
rendition
an interpretation or translation; a performance
resurgence
a rising again to life, use, acceptance, or prominence; a revival
stereotype
a generalization that is used to characterize a person without acknowledging individual difference
To make judgement that ignore individual difference
stipend
a regular and fixed amount of pay for work done or to help cover living or work expenses
subservient
serving or acting in subordinate manner; servile