Word of the Day Flashcards
subvert
To undermine or challenge a dominant idea, notion etc.
Truman’s portrayal of Perry serves to subvert normal ideas of masculinity.
hitherto
Use in place of ‘until this point’
I hitherto decided not to tell you how much the keyboard cost otherwise you wouldn’t listen to me.
confronting
Unsettling.
Truman Capote’s confronting novel…
multifaceted
Having many aspects
Computers are multifaceted to complete a number of different tasks.
villainise
Suggesting someone is attempting to turn someone into a villain.
Appleseed uses John’s repeated use of the aggressive tone serves to villainise him…
dichotomy
A stark division between two things which emphasises their difference.
When I gave my opinion on the new anime I created a dichotomy with it to Naruto.
solidarity
Unity, strong agreement.
This serves to build solidarity between those in favour of ISO layouts.
zeitgeist
The defining spirit or mood of a particular era in history.
The American Dream captures the zeitgeist of the 1950s America.
foreshadow
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emblematic
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yearning
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agency
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introspection
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dogmatic
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antithesis
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