vocab unit 10

anachronism

(n.) a chronological misplacing of events, objects, customs, or persons in regard to each other

apocryphal

(adj.) of doubtful or questionable authenticity

dissimulate

(v.) to hide or dishguise one’s true thoughts, feelings, or intentions

flamboyant

(adj.) highly elaborate or ornate; vividly colored; strikingly brilliant or bold

imperceptible

(adj.) extremely slight; incapable of being perceived by the senses or the mind

lackey

(n.) a uniformed male servant; a servile follower

mot juste

(n.) the most suitable or exact word or expression

patrician

(n.) a member of the ruling class; a person of high rank; (adj.) belonging to, befitting, or characteristic of such a person

propitiate

(v.) to make someone or something favorably inclined toward oneself, to conciliate, satisfy, or appease

sic

(adv.) thus so; intentionally written so