Semester 2 Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Discourse | noun 1. Communication of thought by words; talk; conversation: earnest and intelligent discourse. 2. A formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing, as a dissertation, treatise, sermon, etc. |
| Arbiter | noun 1. A person empowered to decide matters at issue; judge; umpire. 2. A person who has the sole or absolute power of judging or determining. |
| Exculpate | Verb: Show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing. |
| Incontrovertible | Adjective: Not able to be denied or disputed |
| Penitent | Adjective: Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant. |
| Impartial | adjective: Not partial or biased; fair; just Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. |
| Vindicate | Verb: Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. Show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified. |
| Quandary | noun a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma. |
| Disparity | noun lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference |
| Alienate | verb 1. To make indifferent or hostile 2. To turn away; transfer or divert |
| Servile | Adjective: Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. Of or characteristic of a slave or slaves. |
| Florid | adjective 1. Reddish; ruddy; rosy 2. Flowery; excessively ornate |
| Ostentatious | adjective: Characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others |
| Superfluous | adjective 1. Being more than is sufficient or required; excessive. 2. Unnecessary or needless. |
| Gratuitous | adjective 1. Given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary. 2. Being without apparent reason, cause, or justification |
| Anachronism | noun 1. something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time, especially a thing or person that belongs to an earlier time |
| Theoretical | adjective: Of, pertaining to, or consisting in theory; not practical ( distinguished from applied). |
| Fastidious | Adjective: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. Very concerned about matters of cleanliness. |
| Virtuoso | Noun: A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit. A person with a special knowledge of or interest in works of art or curios. |
| Copious | Adjective: Abundant in supply or quantity. |
| Clandestine | Adjective: Kept secret or done secretively, esp. because illicit. |
| Obdurate | Adjective: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. |
| Incumbent | Adjective: Necessary for or resting on (someone) as a duty or responsibility. Noun: The holder of an office or post. |
| Proximity | Noun: Nearness in space, time, or relationship. |
| Eclectic | Adjective: Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. |
| Truncate | Verb: Shorten (something) by cutting off the top or the end |
| Aesthetic | Adjective: Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. |
| Pejorative | Adjective: Expressing contempt or disapproval. Noun: A word expressing contempt or disapproval. |
| Candor | Noun: The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness. |
| Facile | Adjective: (esp. of a theory or argument) Appearing neat and comprehensive by ignoring the complexities of an issue; superficial. (of a person) Having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach. |
| Apposition | Noun: The positioning of things or the condition of being side by side or close together. |
| Chiasmus | A rhetorical or literary figure in which words, grammatical constructions, or concepts are repeated in reverse order, in the same or a modified form; e.g. 'Poetry is the record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best minds.' |
| Lexicon | Noun: The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge. |
| Plausible | Adjective: (of an argument or statement) Seeming reasonable or probable. (of a person) Skilled at producing persuasive arguments, esp. ones intended to deceive. |
| Asylum | The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee. Shelter or protection from danger. |
| Convoluted | Adjective: (esp. of an argument, story, or sentence) Extremely complex and difficult to follow. Intricately folded, twisted, or coiled. |
| Torpor | Noun: A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy. |
| Assertion | Noun: A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief The action of stating something or exercising authority confidently and forcefully |
| Sanction | Noun: A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule. Verb: Give official permission or approval for (an action). |
| Fabricate | Verb: Invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent. Construct or manufacture (something, esp. an industrial product), esp. from prepared components. |
| Astute | Adjective: Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage |
| Equivocate | Verb: Use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself. |
| Indifferent | Adjective: Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned/ Neither good nor bad; mediocre |
| Malleable | Adjective: Easily influenced; pliable. |
| Ambivalent | Adjective: Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. |
| Omnipotent | Adjective: (of a deity) Having unlimited power; able to do anything. |
| Elusive | Adjective: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. Difficult to remember or recall. |
| Austere | Adjective: Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance (of living conditions or a way of life) Having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic. |
| Assiduous | Adjective: Showing great care and perseverance |
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