Week 10 Flashcards
detention
the action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody, especially as a political prisoner.
impertinent
not showing proper respect; rude.
pertinacious
holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.
pertinent
relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
retentive
(of a person’s memory) having the ability to remember facts and impressions easily.
retinue
a group of advisers, assistants, or other accompanying an important person.
tenacity
the quality or fact of being very determined; determination
tenancy
possession of land or property as a tenant.
tenet
a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.
tenure
the conditions under which land or buildings are held or occupied; guaranteed permanent employment, especially as a teacher or professor, after a probationary period.
untenable
(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
admonition
an act or action of admonishing; authoritative council or warning
monitor
observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.
monument
a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person or event.
premonition
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant. 8
