quiz 1
What is the definition of Allude?
To mention
What is the definition of analogy
What is the definition of poignant
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion especially sadness or sympathy
What is the definition of convey?
to make (something) known to someone
What is the definition of contemporary?
modern
What is the definition of temporary?
lasting a brief or short time
What is the definition of abandon?
to leave behind, to not take care of
What is the definition of restrained?
not yielding to excess or extremity
What is the definition of carnage
great and usually bloody slaughter or injury (as in battle)
What is the definition of infer?
deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
What is the definition of inherit?
To hand down to you by your family (variations; inherited)
What is the definition of juxtapose
to place different things together to create an interesting effect or to show how they are different.
What is the definition of invoke?
evoked; to call forth or bring out an image, memory, response, or the like in the mind or in action
What is the definition of ruthless
having no pity; cruel or meriless
What is the definition of characterize?
describe the distinctive nature or features of.
What is the definition of emerge?
to become known or apparent.
What is the definition of formal
suitable for serious or official speech and writing
What is the definition of dominate?
to control or govern by the use of power or influence; rule
What is the definition of ferocious
intense, strong or fierce
what is the definition of point of view?
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter.
What is the definition of syntax?
the way in which words are put together to form phrases, clauses, or sentences.
What is the definition of context?
the words that are used with a certain words or phrase and that help to explain its meaning
What is the definition of insights?
the understanding or knowledge of essential meanings or truths
What is the definition of patriarchy?
a family, group or government controlled by a man or a group of men
what is the definition of pilgrimage?
typically a journey or search of moral or spiritual significance