Day 14 Vocabulary

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with social norms.

" The school's strict dress code policy required all students to follow a certain level of conformity in their attire."

Contrary to what one would instinctively expect; not logical upon first thought.

" It may sound counter-intuitive, but to get a faster response time on the project, you should actually slow down and be more methodical with your approach."

A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; a notably successful move or action.

" The manager's bold new business strategy was a total coup, as it completely changed the industry and made the company millions."

A vulgar and offensive term used to describe a person, often a woman, as unpleasant or malicious.

" He muttered a cunty remark under his breath after he was told that he had to redo his project."

An official order issued by a legal authority; a formal proclamation.

" The new law was a royal decree, issued by the king himself, and no one was allowed to disobey it."

To discharge feces from the body; to poop.

" The dog defecated on the lawn, leaving a mess that had to be cleaned up."

An individual, company, or institution that is sued or accused in a court of law.

" The defendant in the case pleaded not guilty, insisting that he was innocent of the crime he was accused of committing."

A false belief or perception that is not based on reality.

" He was suffering from delusions of grandeur, believing that he was a king and that everyone in the hospital was his subject."

The process of giving a sworn statement of testimony, often recorded in written form, for use in a court case.

" The lawyers took several depositions from witnesses to prepare for the upcoming trial and build their case."

The exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

" The country suffered for years under the brutal despotism of its tyrannical ruler, who had complete control over the population."

The belief that all events, including human actions, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.

" The book explored the philosophy of determinism, arguing that free will is an illusion and that all of our actions are predetermined."

The state of departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behavior.

" The new law was passed to prevent deviance in the community, as the government wanted to ensure that everyone followed the same rules."

Skill and grace in physical movement, especially with the hands.

" The pianist’s dexterity with her fingers was unmatched, as she played the complex piece with both speed and precision."

A division or contrast between two very different or opposed things.

" The movie explored the dichotomy between good and evil, showing how a person can be both at the same time."

To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

" The professor often tends to digress from the main topic of the lecture and tell long, unrelated stories."