may vocab list Flashcards
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Allusion
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or past reference
Reference to
Suggestion of
In her speech the politician made a clever allusion to a famous historical event, hoping to resonate with her audience
Reconciliation
The action of restoring friendly relations.
Reuniting
Resolution
Arguments between friends often end in reconciliation.
Ostracize
to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc.:
Blacklist
Snub
We were ostracizing you from the group because you left to be in another group.
Vindication
to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc.:
Blacklist
Snub
We were ostracizing you from the group because you left to be in another group.
Anecdote
Short amusing or interesting short about a real incident or person.
Story
Tale
Sketch
Camille told us a generous number of anecdotes from his childhood.
Subsidize
To aid or promote with public (someone or something, like a private enterprise) with public money
Finance
fund
The company subsidizes health care for its employees.
Notorus
To be notorious is to be well known for per say the wrong reasons or something bad
Infamous,
famous
Micheal is notorious for always coming to class and bullying my other students.
Behoove
It is appropriate or suitable
Required of,
Obligatory
Me and my friend were going fishing, so it was behooved of me to wear the right shoes.
Innovation
A new idea, method, or device
Revolution
alternation
Innovation is key to the growth of our society and economy.
Conjugate
One or two complex numbers differing only in the sing of an imaginary part
Opposite
the conjugate of 3-2i is 3+2i
Inverse Variation
A relationship between two variables, where one variable is inversely proportional to the other.
Correlation
The distance a car travels is inversely proportional to the amount of fuel it consumes.
Vivacious
lively in temper, conduct, or spirit
Energetic
Active
lively
Everyone is so vivacious while waiting in line to get into the concert
Imperialism
A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Domination
Empire-building
Manifest destiny
Hopefully, this last gasp of imperialism supported by industrial capitalism will be short-lived.
Commenced
To enter upon. Begin
Begin
Enter
Start
“The festivities will commence with a parade”
Junta
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Faction
Group
League
The junta overthrew the government in a military coup.
