English Transcendentalist Vocab

Brusque

abrupt in manner or speech: blunt

Microcosms

A miniature world; a small system of community regarded as representative of the larger world

Acquisition

the act of obtaining something; especially as an addition to a larger collection

debacle

A sudden collapse or overthrow; an overwhelming defeat; a rout

Ulterior

beyond what is seen or expressed; intentionally concealed in order to deceive

Alleviated

to calm, to ease suffering of the mind or body

tenacity

perseverance; persistence; cohesiveness

Thwart

to oppose; to keep from doing something

wily

crafty, sly, guileful; full of trickery

rigorous

very strict, exact; difficult and demanding