Poetry Flashcards
1
Q
Transience
A
Briefness or temporariness
2
Q
Homage
A
respect and recognition
3
Q
Unrequited
A
Not returned
4
Q
Panegyric
A
Public speech or text in praise of something or someone
5
Q
Narcissistic
A
Having or showing excessive interest or admiration of oneself and one’s physical appearance
6
Q
Sceptical
A
Not easily convinced
7
Q
Cynical
A
Believing that people are motivated purely by self interest
8
Q
Wit
A
Cleverness and quick understanding
9
Q
Melancholy
A
Sad without any cause
10
Q
Abatement
A
Acting of ending
11
Q
Pestilence
A
A fatal epidemic disease
12
Q
Constancy
A
Quality of being faithful
13
Q
Satirical
A
Mocking
14
Q
Reverential
A
Treat someone or something with a lot of respect or admiration
15
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Ardent
A
Very enthusiastic or passionate