Vocab 1 Flashcards
critical
exercising or involving careful judgment or judicious evaluation
contemporary
marked by characteristics of the present period
Rhetorical
relating to the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion
Aphorism
a concise formulation of a truth or sentiment
constituents
members of a group or body that patronizes, supports, or offers representation
Antiquity
The quality of being ancient
Exemplified
to show or illustrate by example
Arbitrary
Existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance
primeval
relating to the earliest ages
Enigma
Something hard to understand or explain
Repugnant
Exciting distaste or aversion
Theological
of or relating to the study of religious faith, practice, and experience
Epoch
an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
inhibiting
to hold in check or prohibit from doing something
Irresolute
uncertain how to act or procced
Scruples
ethical considerations or principles that inhibits action
Bereavement
Being in the process of suffering the death of a loved one
Invariable
not changing or capable of change
Paradigm
an outstandingly clear or typical example or architype
Somatic
of, relating to. or affecting the body
