Physics And Dance Flashcards
Quotidian
ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Tensile
relating to tension.
capable of being drawn out or stretched.
Perverse
(of a person or their actions) showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences.
contrary to the accepted or expected standard or practice
Virtuosity
great skill in music or another artistic pursuit.
Gyration
a rapid movement in a circle or spiral; a whirling motion.
Idiosyncrasy
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
a distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a place or thing.
Proliferate
increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.
Polemic
a speech or piece of writing expressing a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something.
Quasi
seemingly; apparently but not really. Partly, almost
Primordial
existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval. Basic, fundamental
Volatile
(of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures.
liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
Disparate
essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison
Pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Infinitesimal
an indefinitely small quantity; a value approaching zero.
Diaspora
the dispersion or spread of a people from their original homeland.