LP1 Argumentation & American Ideology

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from Lesson 1 of the video notes.

Adroit

clever or skillful, especially with the hands or mind.

Analogous

similar but not identical; comparable in certain respects.

Avarice

extreme greed for wealth; insatiable desire for gain.

Bog

a marsh or swamp; wet, muddy ground that may be hard to move through; to cause to become stuck in mud.

Compliant

yielding to requests or desires; conforming to requirements.

Destitute

extremely poor; lacking the basic necessities of life.

Deterrent

something that discourages or prevents something from happening; also able or intended to deter.

Dupe

to deceive or trick; a person who is easily deceived.

Encumbrance

a burden or impediment; something that hinders progress.

Eulogy

an expression of praise, typically for someone who has died.

Folly

foolishness; lack of good sense, understanding, or foresight.

Insolence

rude or insulting behavior or conduct; contemptuous treatment.