Vocab 3 Flashcards
What does acrimonious mean?
Bitter and resentful
What is an analogy?
A comparison of something with something else
What is an anomaly?
Anything different from what is normal or usually expected
What does endemic mean?
Characteristic in a region or group of people
What does enigmatic mean?
Something or someone that is puzzling because it seems to have opposing ideas
What does hedonistic mean?
Believing that happiness and pleasure are the main aims in life
What does indigenous mean?
Originating in, or born in, a particular place
What is a nemesis?
Anyone or anything that will bring about someone’s downfall or just punishment
What does palpable mean?
Obvious and able to be seen or felt
What is a paradox?
Anything or anyone that is puzzling or difficult to understand
What is a philanthropist?
Someone who helps others, shown in particular through acts of goodness or generosity
What does plethora mean?
An over-abundance or excess of something
What does stoical mean?
Remaining strong and self-controlled in the face of great difficulty
What does unilateral mean?
Involving one side only
What does multilateral mean?
Multiple sides
