Week 5 Flashcards
Insurrection
An act or instance of revolt, rioting, rebellion, or resistance against a major power or established government
Obsequious
Characterized by showing servile obedience and excessive eagerness to please; fawning, ingratiating
Pontificate
To express one’s opinion in a pompous and dogmatic way, presenting opinion as fact.
Humanitarian
Someone who has concern for or the will to help someone/a group of people, typically promoting human rights and helping minorities
Plausible
Having an appearance of truth or reason, being seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible or believable
Insurrection sentence Ex.
The president felt extremely betrayed by the people’s insurrection.
Obsequious sentence Ex.
The puppy was obsequious, he didn’t even need treats for tricks anymore.
Pontificate sentence Ex.
The pastor preached with a tone of pontification.
Humanitarian sentence Ex.
The billionaire liked to think of himself as a humanitarian because of his various philanthropy organizations.
Plausible sentence Ex.
Based on past evidence the hypothesis made by the scientist was perfectly plausible.
