Essential Freshmen Vocabulary 11

Fallacy (n.)

a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument

Flourish (v., n.)

grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment

a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others

Guerrilla (n.)

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces

Jaunty (adj.)

having or expressing lively, cheerful, and self confident manner

Maneuver (n.)

a movement or series of movement requiring skill and care

Mutation (n.)

the action or process of changing or causing to change in form or nature

Nocturnal (adj.)

done, occurring, or active at night

Strategy (n.)

a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim

Tranquility (n.)

the quality or state of being tranquil; clam

Unanimous (adj.)

(of two or more people) fully in agreement

(of an opinion, decision, or vote) held or carried by everyone