vocab#4

#4 Weekly Vocabulary February 16-20

Subversive adj., n.
Undermining and destructive or corruptive; a person who so acts
The FBI devotes particular attention to groups that seem subversive.
Epigram n.
A short, pithy, witty expression
He characterized the tone of the whole story with one amusing and appropriate epigram.
Epitomize v.
To represent or typify a whole; to summarize concisely
Sir Galahad epitomizes knighthood, and his legend is too long for me to epitomize.
Epoch n.
A period or point in time marked by noteworthy developments, events or circumstances
The atomic bomb is an epoch-making discovery.
Equanimity n.
Evenness of mind; calmness of temper; composure
She preserved her equanimity despite the slurring remarks made about her.