SET 2 Flashcards
ELUDE
escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way.
(of an achievement or something desired) fail to be attained by (someone).
UPHILL STRUGGLE
a very difficult struggle
FULCRUM
A fulcrum is the supporting point of a lever. The first fulcrum you encountered was probably on the playground — right underneath the see-saw.
LOCUS
The center or source of something is known as the locus. A shopping mall is usually a locus for teenagers.
PACIFIST
PACIFISM
holding the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable.
Pacifism is a commitment to peace
PERVASIVE
(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
MODEST
unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements.
SALIENCE
the quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
UNILATERAL
done or undertaken by one person or party.
DILEMMA
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.
SANGUINE
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
TING
to affect or modify with a slight odor or taste
IMPENDING
(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.
SCATHING
harshly critical; scornfula
TYRANNY
cruel and oppressive government or rule.
