Course Vocab (4)

Paradox

A seemingly contradictory statement that is true

Paradoxical

To be taken a self contradictory, yet based on logical reasoning

Patronizing

To treat in a condescending or inferior manner.

Pretentious

An extravagant and usually unwarranted outer show.

Reluctance

Unwilling to act.

Remorse

To feel guilt for wrong doing

Resignation

To passively accept

Rhyme

Corresponding sounds of words

Rhythm

The flow of accented and unaccented syllables.

Sarcasm

A sharply mocking or contradictory statement.

Sarcastically

To be taken as opposite of intention

Satire

Literary form involving humorous criticism of institutions.

Shrewd

Having keen insight

Subservience

To act as a subordinate

Skepticism

Disbelief

Superficial

Concerned with only the obvious

Symbolism

The use of representation

Understatement

An intentional lack of emphasis

Vengeful

To seek revenge

Vindictive

To act in a cruel manner.