The best short story of Rudyard Kipling Flashcards
Allegorical
constituting or containing allegory.
Allegory
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
“Pilgrim’s Progress is an allegory of the spiritual journey”
Calvary
(in the past) soldiers who fought on horseback. "the cavalry charged up the hill" Similar: mounted troops cavalrymen horse soldiers troopers horse dragoons lancers hussars carabineers cuirassiers sabreurs modern soldiers who fight in armored vehicles. "a cavalry regiment" used to refer to a source of help or rescue in an emergency, especially as a last resort. "she said she wouldn't be sending in the cavalry to sort out the country's problems"
Infantry
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively.
Subaltern
an officer in the British army below the rank of captain, especially a second lieutenant.
adjective
/səˈbôltərn/
1.
of lower status.
“the private tutor was a recognized subaltern part of the bourgeois family”
2.
DATED•LOGIC
(of a proposition) implied by another proposition (e.g. as a particular affirmative is by a universal one), but not implying it in return.
Intricate
very complicated or detailed.
Disruption
disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process. "the schedule was planned to minimize disruption" Similar: disturbance disordering disarrangement disarranging interference upset upsetting unsettling confusion confusing disorderliness disorganization turmoil disarray interruption suspension discontinuation stoppage obstruction impeding hampering spoiling ruining wrecking undermining holding up delaying delay retardation 2. radical change to an existing industry or market due to technological innovation. "no industry is immune to digital disruption" Feedback Translations and more definitions