Vocab. H Unit 2 Flashcards
apprise
to inform of; make aware of
bibulous
fond of; absorbent; drink
claque
group of people hired to applaud
lachrymose
weeping; shedding tears; mournful
lexicon
A special vocabulary of a group or subject; a collection of language
microcosm
a miniature world; smaller model of a larger thing
obfuscate
to darken, obscure; confuse
purview
The range or extent of something in law
sanguine
Having a reddish complexion; having a confident outlook
vassal
A servant of who is under the protection of a higher power
aegis
protection; sponsership
deracinate
to uproot; eliminate all traces of
exegesis
an explanation or critical interpretation
indigenous
originating in a certain country or region; native; inherent
melee
a struggle; violent free-for-all
minuscule
very small, tiny
paternalism
the practice of governing people like a father treats his children
polarize
concentrate around two conflicting positions; light vibrating in a pattern
solecism
an ungrammatical usage; a mistake
verisimilitude
Appearing to be true, real, or likely
