Unit 2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Aberration
A state of condition markedly different from the norm disorder in one’s mental state, deviance
Alliteration
Use of the same consonant at the beginning of each syllable in a line of verse
Beatify
Fill with sublime emotion make blessed happy, thrill, exhilarate
Braggart
A very boastfully and talkative person, boaster, exhibiting self-importance; boastful
Coerce
To cause to do through pressure or necessity; force, pressure
Comprise
Be composed of; include or contain; constant, represent, consist
Curtail
Place restrictions on; terminate or abbreviate before it’s intended or proper ens
Deprave
Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; demoralize, prevent, profane
Effective
Able to accomplish a purpose; exerting force or influence; works well
Enumerate
Specify individually; itemize; determine the number or amount of; count
Fallacy
A misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning; falsehood
Frowsy
Neglect of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt; slovenly
Gumption
Sound practical judgement; common sense; fortitude and determination
Impudent
The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Introspect
Reflect on one’s own thoughts and feelings
Laconic
Brief and to the point; effectively cut short; terse; curt
Noxious
Injurious to physical or mental health
Plebeian
One of the common people; of or associated with the great masses of people
Somber
Lacking brightness or color; dull; drab; grave or even gloomy in character; melancholy
Unctuous
Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; smarmy, buttery, oily
