vocab 17-18 Flashcards
(20 cards)
duplicitous
deceitfulness in speech or actions, characterized by acting or speaking in different ways concerning the same matter with the intent to deceive
disconcerting
causing a feeling of disturbance, embarrassment, or confusion; perturbing; worrying
delirious
a mental state in which you are confused, disoriented, and not able to think or remember clearly
ambivalence
the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
bemused
puzzled, confused, or bewildered
revisionist
advocating a policy of revision or modification
exhortation
an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something
litany
form of prayer or supplication that involves a series of petitions or invocations, each followed by a fixed response
anecdote
a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
servile
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
candid acknowledgement
an open, honest, and sincere acceptance or admission of something, often including unwelcome criticism or opinion
subtle interrogation
questioning techniques that are not overt or confrontational, often used to gather information without being immediately apparent as an interrogation
sardonic twist
a situation or event that has a bitter or sarcastic twist, often involving a cruel or mocking element
humbling concession
drollery
something whimsically amusing or funny
feigned interest
not genuine
pedantic
being overly concerned with minor details, rules, or formalities, often to the point of being annoying or tedious
psychoanalysis
how our experiences shape who we are and how things from the past can make us react poorly to the present.
venerable
to be admired and respected because of your status or age
objective description
primarily factual, omitting any attention to the writer, especially with regards to the writer’s feelings
