TPO40 Flashcards
polis
1
a city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.
established
having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
the ceremony was an established event in the annual calendar
proto
original or primitive.
prototherian
assembly
a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose.
an assembly of scholars and poets
framework
an essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object.
a conservatory in a delicate framework of iron
fledge
(of a young bird) develop wing feathers that are large enough for flight.
the young fledge around four weeks after hatching
stranglehold
a grip around the neck of another person that can kill by asphyxiation if held for long enough.
obligation
an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
I have an obligation to look after her
interim
in or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
an interim arrangement
ruthless
having or showing no pity or compassion for others.
a ruthless manipulator
embellish
1
make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.
blue silk embellished with golden embroidery
ripe
(of fruit or grain) developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating.
corporation
شرکت
civic
relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal.
civic and business leaders
juror
a member of a jury.