Deck One Flashcards
Perdition
1a : eternal damnation b : HELL 2a archaic : utter destruction b obsolete : LOSS
Alexithymia
Having no words for emotions
Irenics
I. adjective ‹formal› - aiming or aimed at peace. II. noun — a part of Christian theology concerned with reconciling different denominations and sects.
Histrionic
I. adjective 1. overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style • a histrionic outburst. 2. ‹formal› of or concerning actors or acting • histrionic talents. 3. [Psychiatry] denoting a personality disorder marked by shallow, volatile emotions, and attention-seeking behavior. II. noun 1. (histrionics) — exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention • discussions around the issue have been based as much in histrionics as in history. 2. dramatic performance; theater. 3. ‹archaic› an actor.
Stentorian
extremely loud
Placatory
intended to make someone less angry or hostile; conciliatory
Indigence
a level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
Miser
a mean grasping person; especially one who is extremely stingy with money
Cyrenaic
Of or denoting the hedonistic school of philosophy, which was founded c.400 BC by Aristippus the Elder of Cyrene and which holds that pleasure is the highest good and that virtue is to be equated with the ability to enjoy.
Air
a : outward appearance of a thing b : a surrounding or pervading influence c : the look, appearance, or bearing of a person especially as expressive of some personal quality or emotion
Adventitious
1 : coming from another source and not inherent or innate 2 : arising or occurring sporadically or in other than the usual location
Subserve
1 : to promote the welfare or purposes of 2 : to serve as an instrument or means in carrying out
Bulwark
1: a solid wall-like structure raised for defense 2: a strong support or protection
Propinquity
1 : nearness of blood : KINSHIP 2 : nearness in place or time : PROXIMITY
Fructification
the reproductive organs or fruit of a plant
Ardor
a : an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling b : extreme vigor or energy : INTENSITY