Rhetorical Vocab #21-40

Question 1

Moderation

Answer 1

the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one’s behavior or political opinions

Question 2

Sentiments

Answer 2

a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion

Question 3

Preferment

Answer 3

promotion or appointment to a position or office

Question 4

Ridicule

Answer 4

the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

Question 5

Venerable

Answer 5

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

Question 6

Dispositions

Answer 6

a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character

Question 7

Parliamentary

Answer 7

relating to, enacted by, or suitable for a parliament

Question 8

Exertions

Answer 8

physical or mental effort

Question 9

Vex

Answer 9

make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters

Question 10

Obtruding

Answer 10

become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way

Question 11

Solitude

Answer 11

the state or situation of being alone

Question 12

Alliance

Answer 12

a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations

Question 13

Casuistry

Answer 13

the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry

Question 14

Logos

Answer 14

the principle of reason and judgment

Question 15

Claim

Answer 15

state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof

Question 16

Enthrallment

Answer 16

the state of being fascinated

Question 17

Shame

Answer 17

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior

Question 18

Wry

Answer 18

using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor

Question 19

Asyndeton

Answer 19

the omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence

Question 20

Protrude

Answer 20

extend beyond or above a surface