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Schultz vocab #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Empithets | an adjective expressing a quality of a person |
| capitulation | action of surrendering or ceasing to resist an opponent |
| Presentiment | a feeling of foreboding about the future |
| splendiferous | splendid |
| coloratura | elaboration of a vocal melody |
| tempestuous | stormy/ conflicted emotion |
| exemplary | model |
| ardent | enthusiastic or passionate |
| nostrum | medicine that is not considered effective |
| besoms | broom made of twigs at the bottom |
| myopic | near sightedness |
| dialectial | relating to logical discussion` |
| gamut | complete range or scope of something |
| apostasy | abandonment of reuniciation of religious or political belief |
| valerian | medical plant |
| esoteric | likely to be understood by a small number of people with special knowledge |
| diminution | reduction in the size, extent, iimportance of something |