words Flashcards
a priori
from theory; from before; the assumptions that come before the rest of the assessment, argument, or analysis
a posteriori
from facts; involving reasoning from facts or particulars to general principles or from effects to causes
assonance
the repetition of vowel sounds in successive words
objurgation
a harsh reprimand or criticism
demotic
of or for the common people; average or ordinary
soporific
sleep-inducing
internecine
a conflict within a group or organization
sesquipedalian
unusually long; very long in words
sui generis
unique, of its own kind, in a class by itself
plutocracy
a form of government where the people are ruled by a wealthy few
delineate
to outline in detail; to define or describe accurately
dichotomy
an idea or classification split in two; a two-part division
epiphany
an a-ha! moment of sudden revelation or insight
tortuous
winding, twisted, crooked; highly involved, complex; devious
