Week 3 Flashcards
Banal (adjective)
lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring:
Cajole (verb)
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery:
Draconian (adjective)
(of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe:
Fastidious (adjective)
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail:
Galvanize (verb)
shock or excite (someone) into taking action:
Harangue (noun and verb)
a lengthy and aggressive speech:
Rarefied (adjective)
distant from the lives and concerns of ordinary people:
Sanguine (adjective)
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation:
Talisman (noun)
an object that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck:
Trope (noun)
a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression:
