UNIT 1
UNIT 3
UNIT 8
100

Definition of "circumstances"

a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

100

Definition of "deliberations"

long and careful consideration or discussion.

100

Definition of "exceptional" 

unusual; not typical.

200

Definition of "elaborating"

develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in detail.

200

Definition of "commentary"

an expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation.

200

Definition of "witty" 

showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor.

300

Definition of "anecdote"

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

300

Definition of "generalization"

a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.

300

Definition of "fruition" 

the point at which a plan or project is realized.

400

Definition of "exigence"

the situation, problem, or need that prompts a writer to create a piece of writing or a speaker to deliver a speech

400

Definition of "forestall"

prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time.

400

Definition of "Ironic" 

using or characterized by irony.

500

Definition of "indifference"

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

500

Definition of "sovereign right"

full authority a state possesses to govern its internal affairs and maintain independence from other states.

500

Definition of "cryptic"

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.