Vocab 2 Flashcards
Oeuvre
the works of a painter, composer, or author regarded collectively
Speculation
the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence OR investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Archetypal
very typical of a certain kind of person or thing
Entrenched
(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.
Pathologizing
regard or treat (someone or something) as psychologically abnormal or unhealthy.
Melodious
of, producing, or having a pleasant tune; tuneful.
Withering
intended to make someone feel mortified or humiliated OR intense heat
Immersed
dip or submerge in a liquid. OR involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest.
Cellophane
a thin transparent wrapping material made from viscose.
Cawing
Utter a caw
declamation
a rhetorical exercise or set speech. OR forthright or distinct projection of words set to music.
Complicity
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.
Bourgeois
of or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Prominence
the state of being important or famous.
Fray
(of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing OR (of a person’s nerves or temper) show the effects of strain.
