Week 4 Flashcards
0
Q
Desultory
A
Without a plan or purpose, disconnected, random
1
Q
Burgeon
A
To expend, to flourish
2
Q
Burlesque
A
A ludicrous, mocking, or exaggerated imitation
3
Q
Dialectical
A
adj. relating to discussion, relating to the rules and methods on reasoning, approaching truth in the middle of opposing extremes
4
Q
Dictum
A
An authoritative saying, an adage, maxim, proverb
5
Q
Fortuitous
A
Accidental, lucky, happening by chance
6
Q
Circumlocution
A
An indirect expression, use of wordy or evasive language
7
Q
Founder
A
To fail, to collapse, to sink
8
Q
Adulation
A
Wild or excessive admiration, flattery
9
Q
Ignominy
A
Deep disgrace
10
Q
Idyllic
A
Charming in a rustic way
11
Q
Inundate
A
To flood, to overwhelm
