Seven Flashcards
amalgam
an alloy of mercury with another metal or metals.
commemorate
to serve as a memorial or reminder of
keen
finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily
sanguine
cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident
disparage
to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle
import (2m)
to bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from a foreign country for use, sale, processing, reexport, or services.
diffuse
to pour out and spread, as a fluid.
uppermost
highest in place, order, rank, power, etc.
rites
a formal or ceremonial act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious or other solemn use
garland
a wreath or festoon of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn for ornament or as an honor or hung on something as a decoration
vain
excessively proud of or concerned about one’s own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited
stereotype
a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group
brevity
shortness of time or duration; briefness
orthodox
of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.
diction
style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words
oxymoron
a figure of speech by which a locution produces an incongruous, seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in “cruel kindness” or “to make haste slowly.”
mirth
gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter
wit
the keen perception and cleverly apt expression of those connections between ideas that awaken amusement and pleasure.
profound
penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding
obligated
to bind or oblige morally or legally
