The Daily Stoic Flashcards
Ebb
gradually decrease.
Amok
in a violently raging, wild, or uncontrolled manner.
yearn
have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
Assent
the expression of approval or agreement.
Vie
compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Lutter
Straddle
to have or put your legs on either side of something
Haste
Hurry
Mania
a psychological condition that causes a person to experience unreasonable euphoria, very intense moods, hyperactivity, and delusions
Banquet
an elaborate and formal meal for many people.
Superfluous
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Amalgam
a mixture or blend.
Straitjacket
a strong garment with long sleeves which can be tied together to confine the arms of a violent prisoner or mental patient.
havoc
widespread destruction.
greed
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.
chafe
irriter
Tantalizing
exciting one’s senses or desires.
Insofar
dans la mesure où
Abide
accept or act in accordance with; obey
Deceit
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth; deception
spew
vomit
Covet
yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another). desire
Unbruised
Intact
Feud
a prolonged and bitter dispute.
bereft
deprived of or lacking (something).
Thwart
prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
Heir
Héritier
Adage
a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.
Aphorism
a concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by a classical author
Quarrel
disputes
Penance
punishment inflicted on oneself as an outward expression of repentance for wrongdoing.
Impede
delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them;
Invigorating
making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.
Pedantic
excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous.
Holocaust
destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war.
Segregation
separation
Blithely
in a way that shows a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
Eke out
to obtain or win something only with difficulty or great effort
Swiftly
Rapidement
Revere
feel deep respect or admiration for (something).
Corral (corralling)
rassemblement
Inward
Vers l’interieur
Utterance
a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.
Engulf
sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.
Opulent
wealthy
Begrudging
à contrecœur
Reluctance
unwillingness or disinclination to do something.
Advent
arrival and signifies the start of an event or the arrival of a person
Limp
walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.
Relinquish
give up.
Solace
réconfort
Scold
gronder
Mettle
a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience.
Affable
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
Haughty
arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Limber
souple / flexible
Rally
rassembler
Barren
Infertile
Reverence
deep respect for someone or something.
Divisiveness
a tendency to cause disagreement or hostility between people; Division
Obnoxious
extremely unpleasant.
Chaste
abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse; virgin
Thrifty
Économe
Remnant
Le reste
Acquiescence
the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
lest
to avoid the risk of.
Dangle
hang or swing loosely; pend
Lax
not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
Pristine
Parfait
Ponder
think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
Perish
die, especially in a violent or sudden way.
Squander
waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
Ordeal
a very unpleasant and prolonged experience.
