Vocabulary Unit 2 Flashcards
(53 cards)
Aegis
(n). protection; patronage; sponsorship
Apprise
(v). to inform of; to make aware of by giving oral or written notice
Bibulous
(adj). fond of or inclined to drink; absorbent
Claque
(n). a group of people hired to applaud a performer or performance; enthusiastic or fawning admirers; an opera hat
Deracinate
(v). to pull up by the roots; to root out, uproot, or dislocate; to eliminate all traces of
Exegesis
(n). an explanation or critical interpretation (especially) of a text
Indigenous
(adj.) originating in the country or region where found, native; inborn; inherent
Lachrymose
(adj). given to tears or weeping; causing to shed tears; mournful, lugubrious
Lexicon
(n). a dictionary of language; the special vocabulary of a person, group, or subject; a compendium
Melee
(n). a confused struggle; a violent free-for-all; a tumultuous mingling
Microcosm
(n). a miniature world/universe; a group or system viewed as the model of a larger group or system
Minuscule
(adj). very small, tiny; (n). a lowercase letter
Obfuscate
(v). to darken or obscure; to confuse or bewilder
paternalism
(n). The policy or practice of treating or governing people in the manner of a father dealing with his children
Polarize
(v). to cause to concentrate around two conflicting or contrasting positions; to cause light to vibrate in a pattern
Purview
(n). the range, extent, or scope of something; in law, the scope or limit of what is provided in a statute
Sanguine
(adj.) having a ruddy complexion; of a naturally cheerful, confident, or optimistic outlook
Solecism
(n). a substandard or ungrammatical usage; a breach of etiquette; any impropriety or mistake
Vassal
(n). a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he or she owes allegiance; a subordinate or dependent; a servant; subsiervient
Verisimilitude
(n). the quality of appealing to be true, real, likely, or probable
Synonym of Aegis
auspices
Synonym of Apprise
acquaint
Antonym of Apprise
keep secret
withhold information
Synonym of Bibulous
inebrious
