Day 23 Vocabulary

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

" She faced the difficult situation with stoicism, refusing to show any signs of sadness or weakness."

To kill or choke by squeezing the neck; to suppress or stifle something, preventing its growth.

" The heavy-handed regulations from the government were strangling small businesses, making it difficult for them to grow and innovate."

A cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests that differ from the larger group.

" The new music genre was popular with a small subculture of teenagers who were looking for a new and unique sound."

Brought under domination or control, especially by conquest; to conquer.

" The ancient empire subjugated the smaller, neighboring kingdoms and forced them to pay tribute for centuries."

A legal document that orders a person to appear in court or to produce evidence for a legal case.

" He was served with a subpoena to testify as a witness in the upcoming trial against the mobster."

Stylish, luxurious, and fashionable in a showy way.

" They hosted the party at a swanky downtown hotel, where the drinks were expensive and the decor was extravagant."

To move or cause to move around in a twisting or spiraling pattern, or to cause to move in such a way.

" The wind caused the autumn leaves to swirl around her feet, dancing in a graceful and chaotic pattern."

The quality of having balanced proportions; a harmonious arrangement.

" The artist created a beautiful painting that relied on perfect symmetry between the two sides of the canvas."

To combine a number of different parts or elements to form a new, coherent whole.

" The team was tasked with synthesizing data from multiple sources to create a unified report."

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

" The taciturn man rarely spoke, but when he did, his words were always full of wisdom."

To deal with or confront a difficult problem or situation directly.

" We need to tackle the issue of climate change with a sense of urgency, before it is too late."

A small amount or degree of something.

" The coffee was a tad bit too strong, so she added a little more milk to it."

Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly sour taste or smell.

" The lemonade had a tangy flavor that was both refreshing and delicious."

To make something less valuable or impressive; to damage the reputation of someone.

" The scandal threatened to tarnish the politician's reputation, casting a dark cloud over his entire career."

The study of design or purpose in natural phenomena; the belief that things have a purpose.

" The book explored the teleology of the universe, arguing that all events and actions have a predetermined purpose."