May 2019 Flashcards
Callous
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
Altruistic
showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
Parody
an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
Lucrative
producing a great deal of profit.
Paradigm
a typical example or pattern of something; a model.
Unilaterally
used to indicate that something is done by only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of others.
Advent
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Onslaught
a fierce or destructive attack.
Coerción
the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Perpetually
in a way that never ends or changes; constantly.
Eloquence
fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Brooding
showing deep unhappiness of thought.
Exalt
hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak very highly of.
Pinnacle
1.
the most successful point; the culmination.
“he had reached the pinnacle of his career ( peak, height)
Feigned
Ñ pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
Visceral
relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.
Barter
exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money. (Trade,swap)
Affinity
a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.
Elusive
difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
Deduce
arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion. ( gather, conclude)
Audacious
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
Poignant
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
