Thursday, May 13, 2010

Vocabulary Words #7 (Honors Option)

mugwump- a person who is unable to make up his or her mind on an issue, esp. in politics; a person who is neutral on a controversial issue.

muliebrity- womanly nature or qualities.


chevron- a badge consisting of stripes meeting at an angle, worn on the sleeve by noncommissioned officers, police officers, etc., as an indication of rank, service, or the like.

eristic- a person who engages in disputation; controversialist.

perpend- a large stone passing through the entire thickness of a wall.


vamoose- to leave hurriedly or quickly; decamp.

iatrogenic- Induced in a patient by a physician's activity, manner, or therapy. Used especially of an infection or other complication of treatment.


jnana- knowledge acquired through meditation and study as a means of reaching Brahman


fatuous- foolish or inane, esp. in an unconscious, complacent manner; silly.


doff- to remove or take off, as clothing.

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