part 3 Flashcards
allusion
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference
analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
demireps
a woman whose chastity is considered doubtful
swindlers
a person who uses deception to deprive someone of money or possessions
immorality
the state or quality of being immoral; wickedness
morality
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior
decency
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
sequester
isolate or hide away
enumeration
he action of mentioning a number of things one by one
parallelism
the state of being parallel or of corresponding in some way
jargon
special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
cartwrighting
a trades person skilled in the making and repairing of wagons and carts
coopering
make or repair
conspire
make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act
rapturous
characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm