Vocabulary Word
Word: postulate
Definition: self-evident truth; something assumed without proof; V: assume the truth of (as a basis of an argument)
Definition: self-evident truth; something assumed without proof; V: assume the truth of (as a basis of an argument)
More Vocab Words
::: timidity - lack of self-confidence or courage::: append - attach
::: garner - gather; store up; amass
::: stereotype - one regarded as embodying a set image or type; fixed and unvarying representation; standardized mental picture often reflecting prejudice; Ex. stereotype of the happy slave; V: make a stereotype of; represent by a stereotype; Ex. It is wrong to stereotype people; Ex. stereotyped answer
::: chasten - discipline; punish in order to correct; CF. castigate
::: blunt - having a dull edge; abrupt and frank in speech or manner; brusque; V: make or become blunt
::: odium - detestation; quality of being odious; hatefulness; disrepute (resulting from hateful conduct)
::: prude - excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety
::: cherubic - angelic; innocent-looking; N. cherub; CF. seraph: winged angel of the highest order
::: defeatist - resigned to defeat or failure; accepting defeat or failure as a natural outcome; N. CF. defeatism
