Vocabulary Flashcards from Lecture

A set of vocabulary flashcards including definitions to aid in studying key terms from the lecture.

Vestige (noun)

Remains of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

Subjugate (verb)

To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.

Inured (verb)

Accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant. To toughen/harden

Duplicity (noun)

double-dealing (two sided)

Obeisance (noun)

Showing respect

Transitory (adjective)

Not permanent.

Gratuitous (adjective)

Uncalled for

Mien (noun)

A person's look or manner, especially one of a particular kind, indicating their character or mood.

Effervescence (noun)

Quality of being enthusiastic and full of energy

Jocularity (noun)

The quality of being humorous or the act of joking.

Scruple (noun)

Feeling doubts when it comes to moral concerns

Depredation (noun)

The act of attacking/plundering

Consternation (noun)

A feeling of confusion caused by something shocking

Surmise (verb)

Suppose something is true without evidence to prove it.

Bequeath (verb)

To leave a personal estate or one’s body to a person by a will.