ETHS BTWAM Vocab

for test 2/25/25

Heresy(n)

belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine

Prerogative(n)

a special right or privilege is given because of one’s rank/position

Visceral(adj)

relating to deep inward feelings

Inviolable(adj)

secure from destruction/ protected

Despotic(adj)

tyrannical

Jargon(n)

language peculiar to a particular trade

Ascertain(v)

find (something) out for certain

Posthumous(adj)

occurring after the death of the originator

Esoteric(adj)

understood by a minority/ specialized to a certain people

Purview(n)

the range of authority, operation, control, concern, etc.

Agitprop(n)

agitation and propaganda

Profligate(adj)

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources

Pariah(n)

an outcast

Enclave(n)

an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign surrounding territory

Slovenly(adj)

untidy or unclean in appearance or habits