Vocab Words Week Yi Shi San (13)

vehement - fierce: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"

Some may say that a guard dog is vehement; blind and violent loyalty to whatever it's protecting.








averse - antipathetic: (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed


Some may be averse to a specific concept or symbol. The swatstika is considered an evil concept, symbolizing all that is evil, and people are generally more offensed to the symbol than the actual act.







alleged - declared but not proved

One of the most alleged cases in all of US history is the case of Lee Harvey Oswald. Is he actually guilty? We'll never know.

discreet - marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

Many say that the most of all discreet people are monks. The ability to give up all of life's pleasures for a meaningful existance is the most discreet of all.