dimanche, juin 20, 2004
vocab recap
n. type of deductive reasoning containing 2 premises and a conclusion, logical argument in the form "if A=C and A=B then B=C"
Supererogatory.
adj. being more than what is required, going beyond the call of duty; excessive, redundant, superfluous
anathematizes
v. denounce, curse; excommunicate, ban
Espial.
n. detection; act of catching sight of something; act of detecting something; a scout or spy
Indecorous.
adj. impolite, improper, not appropriate
Contretemps.
n. embarrassing incident; difficulty
Coteries.
n. group of people who share a common interest or goal; clique
Unpropitious.
adj. not propitious, not favorable
Liturgical.
adj. of or pertaining to liturgy; of public worshipl of or pertaing to the Eucharist(christian ceremony commemorating the last supper) service
Peony.
type of flower
Palliative.
adj. calming, soothing; alleviative, bringing relief; mitigating, moderating, lessening; treatment that provides symptomatic relief but not a cure
vocab recap
Syllogisms.
n. type of deductive reasoning containing 2 premises and a conclusion, logical argument in the form "if A=C and A=B then B=C"
Supererogatory.
adj. being more than what is required, going beyond the call of duty; excessive, redundant, superfluous
anathematizes
v. denounce, curse; excommunicate, ban
Espial.
n. detection; act of catching sight of something; act of detecting something; a scout or spy
Indecorous.
adj. impolite, improper, not appropriate
Contretemps.
n. embarrassing incident; difficulty
Coteries.
n. group of people who share a common interest or goal; clique
Unpropitious.
adj. not propitious, not favorable
Liturgical.
adj. of or pertaining to liturgy; of public worshipl of or pertaing to the Eucharist(christian ceremony commemorating the last supper) service
Peony.
type of flower
Palliative.
adj. calming, soothing; alleviative, bringing relief; mitigating, moderating, lessening; treatment that provides symptomatic relief but not a cure
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