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module 1 glossary
flvs english 3 words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abhor | to regard with extreme repugnance |
| abominable | worthy of causing disgust of hatred |
| antipodes | something that is exact opposite or contrary of another |
| benumbed | deprived of sensation; numb |
| brimstone | sulfur, damnation to hell. Usually used in fiery or passionate speeches. |
| conceits | the result of intellectual activity; a thought or opinion |
| constitution | physical or emotional reaction to challenging situations |
| demiculverins | a kind of cannonball weighing from nine to thirteen pounds |
| discontented | unhappy about something |
| dissent | difference of opinion or feeling; disagreement |
| distemper | mixture of paint and glue-like substance |
| fain | happily, merrily |
| imagery | a set of mental pictures or images |
| incense | to arouse the extreme anger or indignation of something or someone |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words, unspeakable |
| lusty | full of vigor or vitality; robust |
| metaphor | a metaphor is a comparison of two unlike things without the use of like or as. Example: "My love is a red rose." |
| moderate | reasonable, not excessive, calm, temperate |
| mollified | lessened in intensity; softened |
| persuasive speeches | attempt to convince an audience to think or act in a certain way. Examples of persuasive speeches include political speeches and advertisements. |
| pilfer | to steal |
| pinnace | a light boat propelled by sails or oars, formerly used as a tender for merchant and war vessels |
| plain style | Plain style is characterized by simple sentences, the use of everyday words from common speech, and by clear and direct statements. |
| proactive | Be aware of yourself, your strengths, weaknesses, blind spots, motivations - and be proactive in finding out as much as you can about yourself. Then be proactive in applying that knowledge to your relations with others. |
| purpose | the author's reason for writing, also linked to the intended audience |
| rapier | sword with a long, slender blade |
| reviled | verbally attacked or assaulted |
| savages | A person regarded as primitive or uncivilized, in this case, it refers to Native Americans. |
| sovereign | one that exercises supreme authority within a limited sphere |
| sundry | various, assorted |
| valiant | brave |
| vexation | the act of harassing or irritating |
| victual | food supplies; provisions |
| yeoman | farmer |
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maddywg
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