english vocab

barrage

a concentrated artillery bombardment or a rapid and overwhelming outpouring of something, such as questions or criticisms.

disenfranchise

to deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.

expediency

a means of achieving a particular end

misogynist

a person who dislikes, despises, or is prejudiced against women.

perceptive

having a keen understanding or insight; able to notice and interpret things quickly.

acuity

sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

beguile

to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.
to while away time pleasantly

conspicuous

obvious to the eye or mind

exposition

setting forth of the meaning or purpose

hypothetical

based on or involving a suggested idea or theory; not necessarily real or true.

itinerant

traveling from place to place

mitigate

to make less harsh or hostile

quibble

to argue or raise objections about a trivial matter

adulation

excessive praise or admiration

belie

to contradict or show something to be false

consternation

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

jaded

tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

onerous

involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or responsibility.

peripheral

related to or situated on the edge of something; not central.

quirk

a peculiar or unusual characteristic or behavior.