Vocabulary Words Flashcards
Polemic
po·lem·ic
pəˈlemik/
noun
1.
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
“his polemic against the cultural relativism of the sixties”
synonyms: diatribe, invective, rant, tirade, broadside, attack, harangue, condemnation, criticism, stricture, admonition, rebuke; More
argumentation, argument, debate, contention, disputation, discussion, altercation;
formalcontestation
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute.
noun: polemics
“the history of science has become embroiled in religious polemics”
adjective
adjective: polemic
1.
another term for polemical.
Indefatigable
in·de·fat·i·ga·ble
ˌindəˈfatigəbəl/
adjective
1.
(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
“an indefatigable defender of human rights”
synonyms: tireless, untiring, unflagging, unwearied; More
Rectitude
rec·ti·tude
ˈrektəˌt(y)o͞od/
nounformal
1.
morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.
“Maddie is a model of rectitude”
synonyms: righteousness, goodness, virtue, morality, honor, honorableness, integrity, principle, probity, honesty, trustworthiness, uprightness, decency, good character More
Origin
late Middle English (denoting straightness): from Old French, from late Latin rectitudo, from Latin rectus ‘right, straight.’
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Use over time for: rectitude
Rectitude
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Foppery
fop·per·y (fp-r)
n. pl. fop·per·ies
1. Foolish quality or action.
2. The dress or manner of a fop.
Prerogative
pre·rog·a·tive
priˈrägətiv,pəˈräg-/
noun
1.
a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.
“owning an automobile was still the prerogative of the rich”
synonyms: entitlement, right, privilege, advantage, due, birthright More
a faculty or property distinguishing a person or class.
“it’s not a female prerogative to feel insecure”
the right of the sovereign, which in British law is theoretically subject to no restriction.
noun: royal prerogative; plural noun: royal prerogatives
Approbation
approbation - definition of approbation by the Free Online Dictionary …
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ap·pro·ba·tion ( p r -b sh n). n. 1. An expression of warm approval; praise. 2. Official approval. approbation [ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən]. n. 1. commendation; praise.
Probity
pro·bi·ty ˈprōbitē/ nounformal 1. the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. "financial probity" synonyms: integrity, honesty, uprightness, decency, morality, rectitude, goodness, virtue, right-mindedness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, honor More antonyms: untrustworthiness Origin
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late Middle English: from Latin probitas, from probus ‘good.’
Dogmatic
dog·mat·ic adjective \dȯg-ˈma-tik, däg-\
: expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted
Benevolence
be·nev·o·lence [buh-nev-uh-luhns] Show IPA
noun
1.
desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness: to be filled with benevolence toward one’s fellow creatures.
2.
an act of kindness; a charitable gift.
3.
English History . a forced contribution to the sovereign.
Harangue
ha·rangue həˈraNG/ noun 1. a lengthy and aggressive speech. synonyms: tirade, diatribe, lecture, polemic, rant, fulmination, broadside, attack, onslaught; More
Junto
The Junto was a club for mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia. Also known as the Leather Apron Club, its purpose was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy, and to exchange knowledge of business affairs.
Pernicious
per·ni·cious
pərˈniSHəs/
adjective
1.
having a harmful effect, esp. in a gradual or subtle way.
“the pernicious influences of the mass media”
synonyms: harmful, damaging, destructive, injurious, hurtful, detrimental, deleterious, dangerous, adverse, inimical, unhealthy, unfavorable, bad, evil, baleful, wicked, malign, malevolent, malignant, noxious, poisonous, corrupting; More
antonyms: beneficial
Extempore
ex·tem·po·re ikˈstempərē/ adjective & adverb 1. spoken or done without preparation. "extempore public speaking" synonyms: impromptu, spontaneous, unscripted, ad lib, extemporary, extemporaneous; More spontaneously, extemporaneously, ad lib, without preparation, without rehearsal, off the top of one's head; informaloff the cuff; formalad libitum antonyms: rehearsed
Heterodoxy
Heterodoxy - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Heterodoxy means a position that is not within the standards of orthodoxy or to put it precisely “any opinions or doctrines at variance with an official or orthodox …
