vocab 4 Flashcards
moderation
the action of making something less extreme, intense, or violent.
tranquility
the quality or state of being tranquil; calm
humility
a modest or low view of one’s own importance; humbleness
sentiments
a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion.
alotted
apportion (something) to someone as a share or task
negligent
failing to take proper care in doing something.
preferment
promotion or appointment to a position or office
pedigree
the recorded ancestry, especially upper-class ancestry, of a person or family
minuteness
the property of being very small in size
ridicule
subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.
superficial
appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.
reverence
deep respect for someone or something.
venerable
accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
anecdote
a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
earnestly
with sincere and intense conviction; seriously.
disposition
the way in which something is placed or arranged, especially in relation to other things.
benevolent
well meaning and kindly.
parliamentary
relating to, enacted by, or suitable for a parliament.
perpendicular
at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.
Sansculottism
a revolutionary of the poorer class: originally a term of contempt applied by the aristocrats but later adopted as a popular name by the revolutionaries.
