Vocabulary III Flashcards
Money laundering
The process of creating the appearance that large amounts of money obtained from serious crimes, such as drug trafficking or terrorist activity, originated from a legitimate source.
Ethos
The underlying sentiments or beliefs that define a people, race, class, group, etc.
Fungible
(especially of goods) able to be exchanged or replaced by another of a like kind.
Divisive
Creating discord or dissension.
Dissension
Disagreement
Equitable
Fair.
Reasonable.
Equity
1) . Fairness. Justness. (Ex: “the equity of our legal system”)
2) . The monetary value of a property or business beyond what is owed on it in mortgages, claims, liens, etc. (Ex: “they have avoided tapping into their home equity for unnecessary expenses”).
Bottom out
To reach the lowest state or level
Concur
Agree with.
Example: “do you concur with his statement?”
Parameters
Limits or boundaries.
Example: “he exceeded the parameters of his authority.”
Margin
An amount allowed beyond what is actually necessary.
Example: “to allow a margin for error.”
Iniquity
Injustice.
Wickedness.
Cross section
A sample showing all the distinctive parts, relationships, etc.
Example: “a cross section of American opinion”
Perfidy
Treachery.
Betrayal.
Pare
Cut back.
Clip.
Perennial
Enduring.
Subjugate
Enslave.
Master.
Supersede
To replace in power or authority (as by another person or thing).
Subvert
To overthrow.
To corrupt.
Egregious
Extraordinary in some bad way.
Transgression
Violation of a law.
Gouge
Act of extortion.
Swindle.
Rabble
Disorderly crowd.
Mob.
Spoils
Prizes won.
Congressman
A member of Congress (frequently refers to a member of the House of Representatives).
Pre-emptive
Taken as a measure against something anticipated or feared.
Ex: a pre-emptive strike
Edict
Command
Venal
Corrupt
Trace
An extremely small amount.
