Vocabulary List 11 Flashcards
Necessary Nouns
Gastronomy
The art and practice of choosing, cooking, and eating good food
Genealogy
The study of family history using historical documents, DNA samples, or other available resources
Idiosyncrasy
A characteristic, habit, or mannerism that is unique to an individual
Manifesto
A public declaration of the policy and aims of a group or organization
Obscurity
Being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant
Obsolescence
No longer produced or used; out of date
Pathos
An emotional appeal, such as anger or pity, used in persuasion
Quandary
Uncertainty about what to do in a difficult situation
Treason
The crime of betraying one’s country by helping an abundance or trying to destroy the country’s government
The art and practice of choosing, cooking, and eating good food
Gastronomy
The study of family history using historical documents, DNA samples, or other available resources
Genealogy
A characteristic, habit, or mannerism that is unique to an individual
Idiosyncrasy
A public declaration of the policy and aims of a group or organization
Manifesto
Being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant
Obscurity
No longer produced or used; out of date
An emotional appeal, such as anger or pity, used in persuasion
