36-45 Flashcards
(14 cards)
The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
Hypotenuse
Overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance
Hubris
To make an accusation against a person To charge (a public official) with improper conduction in office before a proper tribunal To challenge the validity of, try to discredit
Impeach
With ones identity disguised or concealed
The identify assumed by a person whose actual identity is disguised or concealed
Incognito
Impossible to dispute; unquestionable
Incontrovertible
The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community, such as transportation systems, water and power lines, and public institutions including schools, post offices, and prisons
The basic system or underlying structure of an organization
Infrastructure
To insert or introduce between other elements or parts To insert (material) into a text/conversation To change or falsify (a text) with new or incorrect material (Math) to estimate a valve of a function or series between two known values
Interpolate
The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning
An expression marked by deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning
Irony
Not interesting;dull
Lacking maturity;childish
Lacking in nutrition
Jejune
Contro/contra-
Against
Hugo
Under
In-
In
Not
Infra
Below
Versus
Turned