Week 23 Vocabulary

antithesis (noun)

the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance; exact opposite

context (noun)

the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

exceptional (adjective)

deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence; surpassing what is common or usual or expected; far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

financial (adjective)

relating to money or how money is managed

intrinsic (adjective)

belonging to a thing by its very nature

maturity (noun)

state of being mature; full development; the date on which a financial obligation must be repaid; the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed

obstacle (noun)

an obstruction that stands in the way; something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

peregrination (noun)

traveling or wandering around

remembrance (noun)

the ability to recall past occurrences; a recognition of meritorious service

scrupulous (adjective)

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled