One Flashcards
instructive
serving to instruct or inform; conveying instruction, knowledge, or information; enlightening.
propriety
conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners.
infirmity
a physical weakness or ailment
indulge
to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one’s will (often followed by in)
pathos
the quality or power in an actual life experience or in literature, music, speech, or other forms of expression, of evoking a feeling of pity, or of sympathetic and kindly sorrow or compassion.
conditional
imposing, containing, subject to, or depending on a condition or conditions; not absolute; made or allowed on certain terms
zealous
full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.
paranoia
baseless or excessive suspicion of the motives of others.
indifferent
having no bias, prejudice, or preference; impartial; disinterested.
anaphora
Also called epanaphora. Rhetoric. repetition of a word or words at the beginning of two or more successive verses, clauses, or sentences.
esteem
to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration
reposed
to pose again
allusion
a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication
swindlers
to cheat (a person, business, etc.) out of money or other assets.
decency
the state or quality of being decent.
parallelism
a parallel or comparison.
coopering
to make or repair (casks, barrels, etc.).
pathetic
causing or evoking pity, sympathetic sadness, sorrow, etc.; pitiful; pitiable
conception
the act of conceiving; the state of being conceived.
resolution
a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, a club, or other group.Compare concurrent resolution, joint resolution.
