Miscellaneous words
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07 May 2015, 09:54
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libellous ======defamatory, denigratory, vilifying
ulterior=======existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.
entropy=====lack of order or predictability; gradual decline into disorder.
symposium====a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject.
apotheosized ========elevate to, or as if to, the rank of a god; idolize.
colloquium=====a conference at which scholars or other experts present papers on, analyze, and discuss a specific topic.
tertiary=====third in order or level.
adduce====cite as evidence.
cloistered======kept away from the outside world; sheltered.
jouissance========physical or intellectual pleasure, delight, or ecstasy
bigoted=====prejudiced, biased, partial, one-sided.
xenophobia=======dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
Continence ====== self control
lampoon=====publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
culminate=======reach a climax or point of highest development.
malign=====speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner
demonization=====evil or diabolic
trump=====to excel; surpass; outdo.