English Vocabulary - 10/26

A collection of vocabulary flashcards defining key terms covered in the lecture notes.

Abridge

To shorten or reduce.

Affable

Friendly and easy to talk to.

Amiable

Pleasant and good-natured.

Beseech

To beg or plead.

Catalyze

To cause or speed up change.

Clemency

Mercy or leniency shown to someone

Contentious

Causing arguments or disagreement.

Dogmatic

Strongly believing your opinions are always right.

Haughty

Arrogantly superior or prideful.

Juxtaposition

Placing two things side by side for comparison.