vocab set 4 Flashcards
constitutional
adjective
relating to an established set of principles governing a state.
construct
verb
build or make (something, typically a building, road, or machine).
contradiction
noun
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another.
contrast
noun
the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.
debacle
noun
a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
contract
noun
a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
deceptive
adjective
giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
denote
verb
be a sign of; indicate.
diligent
adjective
having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.
discern
verb
recognize or find out.