List 1 Flashcards
Pathos
An appeal to persuade using emotions
Ethos
An appeal to persuade using credibility, character, morals
Logos
An appeal to persuade using logic or rationality
Loathsome
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Domestic
a) relating to the running of a home or to family relations. b) existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international
Gaiety
a) Festive activity b) High spirits
Tranquility
The state of being free from disturbance, calm
Recoil
suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
Pungent
having a sharply strong taste or smell
Irrevocable
not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final
Penal
relating to, used for, or prescribing the punishment of offenders under the legal system
Sentient
able to perceive or feel things
Queried
put a question or questions to (someone)
Euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blut when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
Stuporous
a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility