List 3 Flashcards
Autonomy
A) The quality or state of being self-governing especially: the right of self-government B) self-directing freedom and especially moral independence
Periphery
A) The outer limits or edge of an area or object B) A marginal or secondary position in, or part or aspect of, a group, subject, or sphere of activity
Transgression
An act that goes against a law. rule. or code of conduct; an offense
Agency
Action or intervention, especially such as to produce a particular effect
Verbose
Using or expressed in more words than are needed
Languid
A) (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. B) weal or faint from illness or fatigue
Fastidious
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
Obsequious
Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
Epistolary
(Of a literary work) In the form of letters
Resplendent
Attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous
Approximate
Close to the actual but not completely accurate or exact
Allocate
Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
Enumerate
Mention (a number of things) one by one
Compile
Produce (something especially a list, report, or book) by assembling information collected from other sources
Gesticulate
Use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of sp[ealing to emphasise ones words