Sunday, May 16, 2010

Vocabulary Words # 5 (Week of May 10, 2010)

Mugwump- somebody who takes an independent or neutral position, especially when referring to politics

Muliebrity- the qualities conventionally associated with women

Chevron- a V-shaped symbol, especially one used as a sign of rank on military or police uniforms

Eristic- argumentative

Perpend- a binding stone or brick

Vamoose- to go away quickly

Iatrogenic- a symptom or illness brought on unintentionally by something that a doctor does or says

Jnana- sense of spiritual knowledge or awareness

Fatuous- unintelligent

Doff- to take off or remove, tip ones hat as a sign of respect

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