Level F Unit 6 Vocabulary Wor

Anomalous (adj)

Unusual, a typical, abnormal or irregular

Aspersion (n.)

A damaging statement; The act of slandering

Bizarre (adj.)

Extremely odd, outlandish or eccentric. Far fetched, usually to the point of amusement

Brusque (adj.)

Abrupt, blunt, tactless or rude

Cajole (v.)

To coax or persuade through flattery; sweet talk

Castigate (v.)

To punish or criticize severely

Contrive (v.)

To devise or with ingenuity

Demagogue (n.)

A person who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudice of people

Disabuse (v.)

To free from deception, misconception error

Ennui (n.)

Boredom; A feeling of dissatisfaction from lack of excitement or novelty

Fetter

(n.) A chain or shackle placed on the feet; Anything that confines or restraints

(v.) To restrain, chain or render helpless

Heinous (adj.)

Wicked, offensive, hateful, evil

Immutable (adj.)

Unchangeable, constant

Insurgent

(n.) One who rebels or rises against authority

(adj.) Rising in revolt

Megalomania (n.)

A delusion of grandeur; Feelings of power or self-importance in excess of realit. Extreme consieur

Sinecure (n.)

An easy job requiring little or no work while giving the holder status or benefit

Surreptitious (adj.)

Secret, intended to escape observation

Transgress (v.)

To go beyond a limit; To sin or violate a law

Transmute (v.)

To change from one form to another

Vicarious (adj.)

Experienced by one person in place of or through theexperience of another person