Vocabulary 6 Flashcards
(32 cards)
Prosaic
Dull
Idealistic
Someone who has high unrealistic expectations
Nihilistic
Belief that life is meaningless
Collusion
Illegal cooperation to cheat others
Exuberance
Full of energy, excitement and enthusiasm
Legislative
Makes law –> Parliament
Judicial
Interprets laws and makes sure its implied –> Lawyers
Executive
Enforces law –> Prime Minister / President
Spur
Prompt
Hedonistic
Focused on pleasure and enjoyment
Idealistic
Believing in perfect ideas even if they are unrealistic
Arduous
Very difficult and tiring
Utilitarian
Focused on usefulness and efficiency
Transcendent
Going beyond normal limits, extraordinary
Apathy
Lack of interest
Ambivalence
Mixed feelings
Imponderable
Something that cannot be measured or fully understood
Impenetrable
Something that can’t be passed through or understood
Altruistic
Acting out of content for others, Selfless
Pragmatic
Effective and practical