Rhetorical Vocab 21-40 Flashcards
moderation
the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one’s behavior or political opinions.
sentiments
a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion.
preferment
promotion or appointment to a position or office.
ridicule
the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.
venerable
accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
dispositions
a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character.
parliamentary
relating to, enacted by, or suitable for a parliament.
exertions
physical or mental effort.
vex
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.
obtruding
become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
solitude
the state or situation of being alone.
alliance
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
casuistry
the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry.
logos
the Word of God, or principle of divine reason and creative order, identified in the Gospel of John with the second person of the Trinity incarnate in Jesus Christ.
claim
state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
