Lesson 23

Ambulatory

able to walk or move aroun

Anarchy

the absence of government; a state of lawlessness

Cant

Secret jargon or slang

Dissonance

unrelated and harsh combination of sounds, discord

Facilitate

to make less difficult

Congeal

to solidify or to coag

Breadth

the width of something, comprehensive quality

Engrossed

completely occupied or absorbed

Demagogue

a person or leader who appeals to passions or prejudices

Circumscribed

restricted or limited

Dubious

doubtful; not clear

Graphic

vivid

Pulverize

to reduce into small pieces, to demolish

Misnomer

misnaming, use of a wrong name

Fledgling

an immature or inexperienced person, a young bird that is ready to fly

Jocular

jesting or joking

Tactile

perceptible by touch; capable of being felt

Prevalent

generally or widely accepted, current, or practiced

Malcontent

a person who is constantly dissatisfied and discontented

Steadfastness

quality of being fixed with little chance of moving or changing

Obstinate

unyeilding regardless of reason or logic

Gilded

covered with gold or a golden color; having a background of wealth

Prudent

wise and careful about practical matters

Introvert

one who turns inward and concentrates thoughts upon himself

Recapitulation

a summary