What is Pop Art? (Unit 5)
overweening
(adj) conceited; excessive
sumptuous
(adj) costly, magnificent
mundane
(adj) earthly; concerned with what is ordinary
fecund
(adj) fruitful in offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive
reputed
(adj) having a good reputation; alleged
esoteric
(adj) intended for a select few (obscure)
depraved (depravity)
(adj) marked by evil and corruption
ubiquitous
(adj) present or existing everywhere
figment
(noun) a fabrication of the mind
idiosyncrasy
(noun) a peculiarity that serves to distinguish
penchant
(noun) a strong attraction or inclination
nuance
(noun) a subtlety
fiat
(noun) an arbitrary order; a command
sophistry
(noun) fallacy (reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound)
ignominy
(noun) shame
acuity
(noun) sharpness in the mind or senses
delineate
(verb) to describe in vivid detail
garner
(verb) to gather and store away for future use
hallow
(verb) to set apart as sacred; to honor greatly
enervate
(verb) to weaken the physical or mental vigor of