words Flashcards
remonstrate
to protest against or object to something firmly but reasonably
solipsism
the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist
ineluctable
inescapable, certain, inevitable
truculent
fierce, defiant, and aggressively hostile
supererogatory
beyond what’s asked; superfluous; more than what’s needed
infra dig
beneath one’s dignity, undignified
recondite
difficult to understand or comprehend; profound
disinter
to dig up; to unearth
disjecta membra
scattered fragments or parts
obloquy
strong disapproval; a state of public disgrace
abrogate
to officially cancel or abolish
acronym
a word formed from the first letter of each word in a series
pugnacious
eager to fight
incisive
clear, sharp, and direct; demonstrating strong analytical skills
diatribe
a bitter, abusive verbal attack or criticism