Vocab 2 Flashcards
genocide
the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group
obituatries
a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person.
acute
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree / having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd.
enclave
a portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct. / a place or group that is different in character from those surrounding it.
proximity
nearness in space, time, or relationship.
dynamic
(of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. / (of a person) positive in attitude and full of energy and new ideas. / .
a force that stimulates change or progress within a system or process.
typecast
stereotype
narcissist
excessively vain
compulsive
irresistibly compelling
self-indulgent
lack of control
unravel
undo, solve
prescriptive
enforcement of a rule, become legally established
perplex
baffling
detachment
aloof.
marginalia
marginal notes.
ethos
the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
volubly
easily rolling or turning / rapid speech
incessant
ceaseless
unmoored
insecure, confused, not attached to a moor
arduous
difficult
apace
quickly
graft
insert shoot or twig,
apocrypha
biblical writings
incongruity
lack of harmony
exuberant
luxuriant, cheerful
malevolent
malicious
ravage
cause damage
moratorium
temporary prohibition or payment
vex
annoy
onerous
burdensome, heavy
bureaucratic
administrative
enlist
join
secular
nonreligious
laborious
require effort and time
