Vocab unit V Flashcards
amnesty?
General pardoning of any crime committed against the state.
The amnesty declared by the new regime set many political prisoners free.
autonomy?
Self-government, political control.
When the colonies were given autonomy, many Americans still retained their English customs.
axiomatic
expressing something that everyone knows because its unquestionable
One should not accept that the camera never lies.
blazon?
display prominently; to make it look better
decorating walls
caveat?
a warning to consider something before taking any more action, or a statement that limits a more general statement
a danger sign
equitable?
Fair, just, embodying principles of justice.
He did more work, so a sixty-forty split of the profits seemed an equitable arrangement.
What does extricate mean?
To free from a constraint or difficulties
I was trying to extricate the fish from the net.
What is meant by filch?
To steal; to rob, especially in a sneaky way or for petty amounts.
If you filch pennies from the cash drawer, you will be tempted to steal bigger amounts one day.
To flout
Openly disregard;
To mock, treat with contempt.
She ignored my advice not because she wished to flout my beliefs but because she had some strong ideas of her own.
fractious
Inclined to make trouble; unruly, quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable.
It would seem that there is always one or two fractious elements in any organization that runs itself smoothly.
Precept
A guideline for conduct or action.
Many philosophies adhere to the precept that it is important to treat others as one would like to be treated.
Salutary.
Beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome.
The salutory advice helped him get through his problems.
Scathing
Bitterly severe, withering; causing great harm.
Sometimes a reasoned discussion does more to change people’s minds than a scathing attack.
What does scourge mean?
a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering
Blue Eyed Samurai was the scourge of the Europeans in Japan
What is sepulchral?
Funereal, pertaining to the tomb; gloomy or dismal in the extreme.
In a sepulchral tone, she told us we were out of cookies.
Soporific means?
That which induces sleep; tending to cause sleep; pertaining to drowsiness.
He said the musical was soporific and he slept through the entire second act.
Straitlaced is defined as?
Very strict adherence to rules in manners, morals, or opinions.
A straitlaced approach to life can sometimes lead to missed opportunities for joy.
transient
lasting a short time; temporary
The flu was transient and he was feeling better in no time
unwieldy
difficult to wield
b/c of size, shape, or complexity
vapid
offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.
