Vocab Flashcards
his·tri·on·ic
overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style.
exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention.
ARCHAIC
an actor.
su·per·flu·i·ty
an unnecessarily or excessively large amount or number of something.
in·struc·tive
useful and informative.
“it is instructive to compare the two projects”
phe·nom·e·non
a fact or situation observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question
a remarkable person, thing, or event
Philosophy
the object of a person’s perception; what the senses or the mind notice.
au·dit
conduct an official financial examination of (an individual’s or organization’s accounts)
conduct a systematic review of
North American
attend (a class) informally, not for academic credit.
pre·rog·a·tive
a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
the right of the sovereign, which in British law is theoretically subject to no restriction
a faculty or property distinguishing a person or class
“it’s not a female prerogative to feel insecure”
an·ar·chy
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.
absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political ideal.
per·me·ate
spread throughout (something); pervade
per·vade
(especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of
(of an influence, feeling, or quality) be present and apparent throughout.
in·del·i·ble
(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.
“an indelible marker pen”
(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.
“an indelible marker pen”
in·ep·ti·tude
lack of skill or ability
fur·tive·ly
in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.
“I furtively glanced over at my father to see his reaction”
in·dict
verb
North American
Formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime.
ag·gre·ga·tion
a cluster of things that have come or been brought together
(on the internet) the collection of related items of content so that they can be displayed or linked to
pleth·o·ra
a large or excessive amount of (something)
Medicine
an excess of a bodily fluid, particularly blood
ma·lev·o·lent
having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
es·o·ter·ic
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
mo·nas·tic
relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live.
resembling or suggestive of monks or their way of life, especially in being austere, solitary, or celibate.
noun
a monk or other follower of a monastic rule.
mo·not·o·ny
lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine
sameness of pitch or tone in a sound or utterance
fris·son
noun
a sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill
friv·o·lous
not having any serious purpose or value
carefree and not serious person
hu·bris
excessive pride or self-confidence
em·phat·i·cal·ly
in a forceful way
without doubt; clearly, definite
used toemphasize
“I would say very emphatically that I have never uttered onedisrespectfulword.”
mel·an·chol·y
il·lus·tri·ous
well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
bon·ho·mie
good-natured easy friendliness, geniality
av·id
having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something
having an eager desire for
