Vocab Three Flashcards
Acrimonious
Bitter and resentful
Analogy
A comparison of something with something else to give a further explanation
Anomaly
Anything different from what is normal or usually expected
Endemic
Characteristic of , or widespread in, a religion or group of people
Enigmatic
Anything or anyone that is puzzling or difficult to understand
Hedonistic
Believing that happiness and pleasure are the main aims in life.
Indigenous
Originating in , or born in, a particular place
Multilateral
Involving more than 2 sides
Nemesis
Anyone or anything that will bring about someone’s downfall or just punishment
Palpable
Obvious and able to be seen or felt
Paradox
Something or someone that is puzzling because it seems to have opposing ideas.
Philanthropist
Someone who helps others, shown in particular through acts of goodness or generosity
Plethora
An over abundance or excess of something
Stoical
Remaining strong and self controlled in the surface of great difficulty. Brave
Unilateral
Involving one side only