When the Body Says No - Gabor Maté Flashcards
Awry
Sudden change of course
Tennable
no longer defendable
Relegate
exile to oblivion // banish
Luddite
anti-modernism/technology
Vexation
to annoy/injure/irritate
Requiem
a mass for the dead // solemn chant
Milieu
a person’s social environment
Disposition - noun
person’s inherent qualities of mind + character
Placate
make someone less angry/hostile
Idyllic
extremely happy, peaceful or picturesque scene
Precocious
exceptionally early in developments // exhibiting mature qualities
Frenetic
fast + energetic in a wild
Inculcated
instill an idea, attitude or habit
Vicissitude
a change of circumstance or fortune
Leery
cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
Austerity
sternness/severity of manner or attitude
Adomonished
reprimand gently
Vernacular
the language/dialect spoken by the ordinary people in the particular region/country
Austerre
severe/strict in manner/attitude/appearance
Monastic
relating to monks, nuns or other living under religious vows or buildings in which they live
Quaint
attractive unusual or old-fashioned
Extel
to praise highly//glorify
Frugality
sparing // economical with regard to money or food
Conspicuous
standing out as so to be clearly visible // attracting noise or attention