11.2 PowerPlus Vocabulary Flashcard

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Fragment

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A small part broken off or detached from something larger; in literature, it refers to an incomplete sentence or thought.

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Correction

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An alteration made to rectify an error or mistake; in writing, it often refers to changes made to improve clarity or accuracy.

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Labyrinth

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A complicated network of winding passages; a maze. In literature, it can symbolize confusion or complexity.

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Diaphanous

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Very sheer and light; often used to describe fabric that is translucent or delicate.

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Maelstrom

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A powerful whirlpool; a state of confused movement or violent turmoil.

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Carrion

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The decaying flesh of dead animals; often used in literature to symbolize decay or death.

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Philanthropy

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The desire to promote the welfare of others, typically through the donation of money, resources, or time.

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Perspicacity

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The quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.

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Aegis

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The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

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Emendation

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The process of correcting or revising a text; an alteration made to improve accuracy.