The Law Of Success By Napoleon Hill. Chapter XI: Accurate Thought Flashcards
simile
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g., as brave as a lion , crazy like a fox ).
guise
an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something.
to flounder
struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud.
to circumvent
find a way around (an obstacle).
hearsay
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor.
detriment
the state of being harmed or damaged.
staunch
loyal and committed in attitude.
to scrutinize
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
dispute
a disagreement, argument, or debate.
vicious
deliberately cruel or violent.
to incite
encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
to hasten
be quick to do something.
to commend
praise formally or officially.
scintilla
a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
posterity
all future generations of people.
to eulogize
praise highly in speech or writing.
to and fro
in a constant movement backward and forward or from side to side.
to temporize
avoid making a decision or committing oneself in order to gain time.
to pertain
be appropriate, related, or applicable.
superfluous
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
inert
lacking the ability or strength to move.
to moor
make fast (a boat) by attaching it by cable or rope to the shore or to an anchor.
infinitude
the state or quality of being infinite or having no limit.
to invoke
cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
scandalmonger
a person who stirs up public outrage toward someone or their actions by spreading rumors or malicious gossip.
incumbent
the holder of an office or post.
to traverse
travel across or through.
morbid
of the nature of or indicative of disease.
tonsil
either of two small masses of lymphoid tissue in the throat, one on each side of the root of the tongue
appendix
a tube-shaped sac attached to and opening into the lower end of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals.
nick
a small cut or notch.
malignant
(of a disease) very virulent or infectious.
to contract
catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent).
defiance
open resistance; bold disobedience.
adage
a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.
jugular
of the neck or throat.
limp
lacking internal strength or structure; not stiff or firm.
rag
a piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning things.
aggregate
a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements.
minute
extremely small.
to wrest
forcibly pull (something) from a person’s grasp.
dormant
(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.
to induce
succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.
to presume
suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.
to countermand
revoke (an order).
cognizance
knowledge, awareness, or notice.
to appropriate
take (something) for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission.
to discern
perceive or recognize (something).
to amass
gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of valuable material or things) over a period of time.
sentinel
a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
to concede
dmit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
puny
small and weak.
errant
straying from the proper course or standards.
indefatigable
persisting tirelessly.
unwearied
not tired or becoming tired.
to subserve
help to further or promote.
sterling
excellent or valuable.
bout
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind.
stride
a long, decisive step.
to enumerate
mention (a number of things) one by one.
passageway
a long, narrow way, typically having walls on either side, that allows access between buildings or to different rooms within a building.
to allude
suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
menace
a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
weal
prosperity, that which is best for someone or something.
volition
the faculty or power of using one’s will.
yarn
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.
to fathom
understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.
to admonish
warn or reprimand someone firmly.
complexion
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person’s skin, especially of the face.
unwed
not married.
brunt
the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing.
to perish
suffer death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely way.
mercantile
of or relating to trade or commerce; commercial.
poignant
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
