OxfordDic-1 Flashcards
believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights
egalitarian
sentimental in an exaggerated or false way
mawkish
an effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling
rhapsody
showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure or approval in an unrestraint or heartfelt manner
effusively
a great public sacrifice
hecatomb
harsh criticism or censure
opprobrium
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
polemic
a portion of something, especially money
tranch
a person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government
plenipotentiary
smear or rub with oil
anoint
the process of reducing something’s strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure
attrition
a person who has no or the religion of the minority
infidel
become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behaviour or actions
incur
accorded a great deal of respect especially because of age wisdom or character
venerable
the action of saying farewell
valediction
threats violence constrains or other action used to coerce someone into doing something
duress
silly and pointless
fatuous
dispute the validity or honesty (of a statement or motove)
impung
the hard upper shell of a tortoise
carapace
possible and practical to do easily or conveniently
feasible
