LA2 Vocab. Study Set: Flashcard #3

Front

What does 'renown' mean?

Back

The state of being known and celebrated by many.

Front

What is the meaning of 'zenith'?

Back

The top of a trajectory; the highest point.

Front

Define 'curmudgeon'.

Back

A bad-tempered person.

Front

What does 'ruminate' mean?

Back

To think deeply.

Front

What is 'altruism'?

Back

A selfless act.

Front

What does 'acrimony' refer to?

Back

Bitterness or ill feeling.

Front

Define 'nuance'.

Back

A subtle difference in meaning or opinion.

Front

What does 'tangent' mean in a mathematical context?

Back

A line that touches a curve at a single point without crossing it.

Front

What is the meaning of 'sojourn'?

Back

A temporary stay.

Front

Define 'galvanize'.

Back

To shock or excite someone into taking action.