Unit 3 Flashcards
Anchillary
Subordinate or supplementary
Bowdlerize
Remove offensive stuff
Condescend
Talk down to
Cozen
Trick. Cheat. Swindle
Enclave
An enclosed district. Region. Area. Inhabited by a particular group of people or having a special character.
Forte
Strength (talent)
Gratis
Free
Independent.
Icon
Representation of something or someone sacred or important
Interstice
Small narrow space between parts or things
Macrocosm
The universe is considered as a whole. The entire complex structure of something
Mountebank
Twister. Swindler. Charlatan
Paean
Song of praise. Joy. Triumph
Persiflage
Lighthearted joking. Talk. Writing
Plethora
Overfullness
Pragmatic
Concerned with practical considerations or values. Dealing with action and results more than abstract theory.
Quizzical
puzzled mocking odd equivocal
Rapacity
Inordinate greed. Disposition to obtain ones desires by force extortion plunder
Schism
Formal split
Therapeutic
Having the power to heal or cure. Beneficial.
Virtuoso
Brilliant performer. Person with masterly skill.
Masterly or brilliant
