Vocab definitions


Vocabulary 


theme-the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic
tone- 
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

mood-
 a temporary state of mind or feeling

diction-
 the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

syntax -the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language

stupid -
 lacking intelligence or common sense

adumbrate -report of represent in outline
apotheosis -the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax
ascetic -
 a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention

bauble -a baton formerly used as an emblem by jesters
beguile -charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way/toinfluence by trickery, flattery, etc.
burgeon -to grow or develop quickly;flourish
complement -something thatcompletes or makes perfect
contumacious -stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
curmudgeon -a bad-tempered or surly person
didactic -intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive

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