Week 4 Flashcards
Apotheosis (noun)
the perfect form or example of something : quintessence
the highest or best part of something : peak
Cacophony (noun)
a harsh discordant mixture of sounds:
Demure (adjective)
reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman):
Erudite (adjective)
having or showing great knowledge or learning:
Harbinger (noun)
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another:
Invective (noun)
insulting, abusive, or highly critical language:
Propensity (noun)
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way:
Raconteur (noun)
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way:
Reticent (adjective
not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily:
Sophistry (noun)
the use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving:
