List 5 Flashcards
Orthodox
Standard; commonly accepted; conventional; customary
Opaque
Not allowing light to pass; not transparent
Peripheral
On the edge; external; surrounding; unimportant
Phenomenon
An observable fact or occurrence; an extraordinary person or thing
Pivotal
Important; crucial
Preclude
To prevent; to make impossible; to bar
Predecessor
One who previously held a position; one who came before
Predicament
An unpleasantly difficult or dangerous situation
Premature
Happening before the proper time
Premeditated
Planned or considered in advance
Provocative
Exciting; attracting attention; irritating; evocative; stimulating
Rejuvenate
To restore to a youthful vigor or youthful appearance
Relevant
Important; pertinent; material; applicable
Remorse
Deep and painful regret for wrong doing; contrition
Renounce
To give up; refuse; resign