L.A. Vocab term 2

assent

to express agreement

chronological

Arranged in order of time of occurrence

colloquial

characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

Connotation

All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests

commemorate

honor the memory of

credulous

too trusting, gullible

Denotation

the literal meaning of a word

discrepancy

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

hypocrisy

Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have

Inference

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

Introspection

examination of one's own thoughts and feelings

intrinsic

belonging naturally; essential

Juxtaposition

placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast

Mentorship

the guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person in a company or educational institution

optimistic

hopeful, cheerful

pessimist

a person who expects the worst

protege

a person under the guidance or training of another

precedent

How similar cases have been decided in the past.

ridicule

to make fun of, to mock

resolute

determined

Soliloquy

A long speech expressing the thoughts of a character alone on stage

stoic

A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.