Vocab 1
Delicate that seems too good for this world
What is ethereal?
Unnecessary; extra
What is superfluous?
Complete, utter
What is arrant?
Something interpreted to reveal hidden meaning such as a picture, symbol, or person.
What is allegory?
Observation containing truth
What is aphorism?
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
What is pernicious?
Extra, excess, more than is needed, wordy, repetitive
What is redundant?
To gaze at or look upon
What is to behold?
Lacking in originality
What is banal?
Relating to or involving two things/beliefs
What is binary?
Treating issues with inappropriate humor
What is facetious?
Wicked, depraved, devoid of moral standards
What is nefarious?
Swiftness, rapidity or motion or action
What is celerity?
Warning attached to an agreement of speculations
What is a caveat?
The style of enunciation in speaking or singing
What is diction?
Grimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic
What is sardonic?
Challenge Vocab: at a great distance
What is afar?
Of varying types
What is diverse?
What is dicere?
Given to sudden change or behavior
What is capricious?
Present or existing everywhere
What is ubiquitous?
One who opposes established beliefs, customs, and institutions
What is iconoclast?
Burning with enthusiasm or zeal; extremely heated
What is fervid?
Intended to teach, having moral instruction
What is didactic?
Promoting equal rights for all people
What is an egalitarian?