Vocabulary words Flashcards
Dynamic
characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Static
lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in a way viewed as undesirable or uninteresting.
Foil
A characters whose purpose is to accentuate or draw attention to the qualities of another character.
Antihero
a central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
Anthropology
The study of human races, origins, societies, and cultures.
Etymology
the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history
memento
An object that is a reminder of a person, place, or event
Diligent
having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties
Meticulous
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
Articulate
(of a person or a person’s words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently
Amiable
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
Resourceful
having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
Resilient
(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions