Quarter 3_3 2020 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Nonchalant
Indifferent
Transpire
Happen, occur
Distorted
Crooked
Clench
Press tightly or grasp tightly
Euphoria
Intense excitement and happiness
Senescence
Deterioration with aging
Epistemology
The investigation of what distinguishes justified beliefs and opinions
Recourse
a source of help (Take recourse to (the source))
Plight:
Dangerous, difficult or otherwise unfortunate situation
Mien
Look or character
conceit
excssive pride
hedonistic
engaged in the pursuit of pleasure
abound (v)
Amount to a great number
on (a)par with
in the same level / standard as
axiology
the study of values and valuation
haven
shelter/harbor for safety; mooring
heuritic
enabling a person to discover sth for themselves
Rung
the rod on a ladder
Didactic
intended to teach
elucidate
make sth clear; explicate
axiom
a statement that is regarded as trusted and self-evident
ameliorate
make sth bad better
disrepute
the state of being held as low esteem in the public
ubiquitous
found everywhere