Vocabulary taken from chapter 4 Literature and society
1. *Integral*: Essential or necessary for completeness.
- Example: "Mathematics is an integral part of physics."
2. *Pervasive*: Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
- Example: "The pervasive smell of smoke filled the entire building."
3. *Prevailing*: Existing or most common at a particular time.
- Example: "The prevailing opinion among the team members was to postpone the project."
4. *Deflection*: The act of changing direction or diverting something from its course.
- Example: "The deflection of the ball's trajectory was due to the strong wind."
5. *Everted*: Turned outward or inside out.
- Example: "The everted lips of the wound indicated a severe injury."
6. *Weaves*: To interlace threads, strands, or other materials to create a fabric or pattern.
- Example: "She weaves beautiful baskets from natural fibers."
7. *Imperishable*: Lasting forever; indestructible.
- Example: "The imperishable nature of diamonds makes them highly valued."
8. *Vitality*: The state of being full of energy and life.
- Example: "The young athlete's vitality was evident in her performance."
9. *Patronage*: Support or encouragement given to a person, organization, or activity.
- Example: "The artist's work flourished under the patronage of a wealthy collector."
10. *Fulsome*: Complimentary in an excessive or insincere way.
- Example: "The fulsome praise for the celebrity's new movie seemed overly flattering."
11. *Epoch*: A period of time marked by significant events or characteristics.
- Example: "The Renaissance was an epoch of great cultural and artistic change."
12. *Sustenance*: Food or nourishment necessary for survival or sustenance.
- Example: "The hikers found sustenance in the berries they foraged along the trail."
13. *Patron's castles*: This phrase could refer to fortified structures or strongholds built or supported by a patron.
- Example might vary based on context, but it could relate to historical or literary references to castles supported by patrons.
14. *Aristocratic benevolence*: The generosity and kindness of people from the nobility or upper class.
- Example: "The aristocratic family was known for their benevolence towards the local community."
15. *Rendered*: Provided or supplied something, often in a formal or official manner.
- Example: "The artist rendered a beautiful portrait of the historical figure."
16. *Fleece*: The coat of wool covering a sheep, or to swindle or cheat someone out of something.
- Example (for fleece as a verb): "He was fleeced out of his savings by the scam artist."
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