Vocab

acme

The highest point or peak; the culmination.

attribute

A quality or characteristic of someone or something.

belittle

To make someone or something seem less impressive or important.

convey

To communicate or make known.

doctrine

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a group.

excise

To remove by cutting out.

exotic

Attractive or striking because it is unusual or foreign.

haggard

Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue.

jaunty

Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

juncture

A particular point in events or time.

menial

Referring to work that is lowly and often considered unskilled.

parry

To deflect or ward off an attack.

predatory

Seeking to exploit or oppress others.

ravage

To cause severe and extensive damage to.

stance

A physical position or an attitude towards an issue.

tawdry

Showy but cheap and of poor quality.

turncoat

A person who switches allegiance from one side to another.

unassuming

Not attracting attention; modest.

wallow

To roll about or lie in water or mud; to indulge in or to take great pleasure.

waver

To fluctuate in opinion, decision, or direction.