Terms and def Flashcards
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abstract
adjective
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
ameliorated
verb
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
chauvinistic
adjective
if you believe that your gender, culture, country, or group is inherently better than another, you are chauvinistic. Chauvinistic is used often to describe sexism, but it also means extreme patriotism, or the belief that your country is better than others.
contemporary
adjective
living or occurring at the same time.
noun
a person or thing living or existing at the same time as another.
iconoclastic
adjective
characterized by attack on cherished beliefs or institutions.
immutable
adjective
unchanging over time or unable to be changed.
naive
adjective
(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.