part 2 Flashcards
zealous
having or showing zeal
enthrallment
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the state of being fascinated
ambivalence
the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
paranoia
a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically elaborated into an organized system. It may be an aspect of chronic personality disorder, of drug abuse, or of a serious condition such as schizophrenia in which the person loses touch with reality
shame
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior
forthright
(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest
indifferent
having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
wry
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
effusive
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
anaphora
the use of a word referring to or replacing a word used earlier in a sentence, to avoid repetition, such as do in I like it and so do they
asyndeton
the omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence
polysyndeton
stylistic device in which several coordinating conjunctions are used in succession in order to achieve an artistic effect
esteem
respect and admiration, typically for a person
protrude
extend beyond or above a surface
extrude
thrust or force out
