Week 7 Flashcards
(16 cards)
concurrent
Happening or operating at the same time
cursory
Hastily and often carelessly done
discursive
Passing from one topic to another
precursor
: One that goes before and indicates the coming of another
expedient
Suitable for bringing about a desired result, often without regard for what is fair or right.
expedite
To speed up the process or progress of
impediment
Something that interferes with movement or progress
pedestrian
Commonplace, ordinary, or unimaginative
deflect
To turn aside, especially from a straight or fixed course
flexor
A muscle that bends a part of the body, such as an arm or a leg
genuflect
To kneel on one knee and then rise as an act of respect.
inflection
A change in the pitch, tone, or loudness of the voice
posterior
Situated toward or on the back; rear
posthumous
1) Published after the death of the anchor. 2) Following or happening after one’s death
postmodern
Having to do with a movement in art, architecture, or literature that is a reaction against modernism and that calls for the reintroduction of traditional elements and techniques as well as elements from popular culture
postmortem
1) Occurring after death. 2) Following the event.
