Lit Vocab 3 & 4

Assiduous

Showing careful or persistent effort

Assimilate

To absorb into the system

Circuitous

Lengthy because very indirect

Circumlocution

The use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea 

Destitution

The state of being in such extreme want as threatens life unless being relieved

Dispassionate

Not influenced by strong emotions, and so be able to be rational and impartial

Eulogy

A commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased 

Gritty

Having strong qualities of tough uncomproimising ideas of realism,; courageously persistant 

Grovel

To abase oneself often with one’s face to the ground aka

lie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one's face downward.

Interim

An intervening time; done, made, appointed, ort occurring for an intervening event 

Interlocutor

One who takes part in dialouge or conversation

Timidity

Lack of courage or confidence

Matriarchy

A system of social organization in which descent and inheritance are traced through the female line

Paragon

A model of excellence or perfection; to compare with or put in rivalry

Repudiations

Rejection of a proposal or idea; denial of the truth or validity of something

Proliferate

To grow by rapid production

Overzealous

Showing too much energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause

Scrupulous

Having strict regard for what is right or proper

Scrutinize

To examine closely and minutely

Terse

Using few words