Vocab 3 Flashcards
Autonomy
the quality or state of being self-governing
Periphery
A) the outer limits or edge of an area or object
B) A marginal or secondary position, in, or part or aspect of, a group, subject, or sphere of activity
Transgression
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense
Agency
action or intervention, especially such as to produce a particular effect
Verbose
using or expressed in more words than needed
Languid
A) A (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed
B) weak or faint from illness or fatigue
Fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
Obsequinous
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
Eplisolary
(of a literary work) in the form of letters
Resplendent
attractive and Impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous
Approximate
close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact
Allocate
distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
Enumerate
mention (a number of things) one by one
Compile
produce (something, especially a list, report, or book) by assembling information collected from other sources
Gesticulate
uses gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words
