Flashcard Notes

Idolatrously

in a manner that shows excessive or blind admiration for someone or something, often to the detriment of reason or judgment.

masticate

Chew

Mendacious

Lie

Inveigle

Persuade; gain entrance

Precipitous

Dangerously high

Impromptu

Done without planned

Inebriated

Drunk

Perenigrations

Long journey

Tutelage

Guardianship

Untrammel

Be release

officiously

in a manner that imposes one's services or opinions on others in a way that is perceived as meddlesome or intrusive.

Clamor

A lot of noise especially amongst a group people

sardonically

in a mocking or cynical manner, often expressing disdain or scorn.

coherently

in a logical and orderly way that is easy to understand.

axiomatic

Without need of evidence or proof

vindicated

cleared of blame or suspicion, often through evidence or argument.

Anecdotal

based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.

Incorrigible

Not able to be corrected

Debacle

A great disaster

Consternation

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

imperative

vital importance

Disposition

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

Aphorism 

a statement of a general truth or principle.

digression

a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

auspicious

conducive to success

fetid

having an unpleasant odor

brooding

showing deep, serious, and often sad or gloomy thoughts.

indefatigable

persisting tirelessly or without tiring

intransigence

the state of refusing to compromise or change one's position, often associated with stubbornness or obstinacy.

expropriate

to take property or assets from an owner for public use, typically with compensation.

crude

in a natural or unrefined state; lacking sophistication.

virulence

the severity or harmfulness of a disease, often referring to its ability to spread and cause damage.

progeny

the descendants or offspring of a person, animal, or plant.

feasible

capable of being done or achieved; practical and realistic.

assuage

relieve; lessen an intensity

castigate

to reprimand or criticize severely

esoteric

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.

hegemony

leadership or dominance usually by one state above others

Apprehension

fear that something bad will occur

beguiling

charming

expletive

An oath or swear

physiognomy

A man’s facial expression

sagacious

A skill to understand perplex concepts, farsighted in understanding and judgement.

narcotize

to make dull; stupefy our awareness

ignoramus

ignorant; stupid person

bagatelle

little importance; easy task

tirade

a long, angry speech

vitriolic

filled with malice

pontificate

speak or express in a dogmatic way

rambunctious

boisterous; uncontrollably boisterous

prudent

care/thought for the future

apocryphal

doubtful authenticity