Vocab #4 Flashcards
(30 cards)
euthanasia
the painless killing of a being with an incurable disease
pejorative
expressing contempt or disapproval
pedagogue
an especially strict teacher
euphemism
a mild version of a typically blunt or harsh word used to substitute
ennui
feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction from a lack of occupation/excitement
parsimonious
stingy. frugal, cheap
esoteric
likely to only be understood by a specific group of people with specialized knowledge
peregrination
a long meandering journey
etymology
study of the origin of words and their meanings through time
perigee
the point in a moon’s orbit when it is closest to earth
fecundity
ability to produce lots of ideas
filial
relating to a son or daughter
contiguous
sharing a common border/next to each other
clandestine
kept or done in secret
fractious
irritable and annoying, usually regarding children
persiflage
light and scornful mockery and banter
cognomen
a nickname
perspicacious
being insightful and perceptive
bovine
cattle like
consanguinity
a close relation or connection
perquisite
a perk, special privilege because of one’s position
corporeal
relating to one’s physical body
pernicious
having a harmful effect in a subtle way
gustatory
the sense of taste
