Crucible Vocab

Perjury

lying under oath, especially in court

Perspicuous

very clear and easy to understand

Preposterous

completely ridiculous or absurd

Trepidation

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

Voluble

talking a lot, often quickly and easily

Punctilious

very careful about following rules or paying attention to small details

Aplomb

confidence and self-assurance, especially in difficult situations

Barrage

a sudden, overwhelming amount (like a flood of questions or criticism)

Cognizant

aware or having knowledge of something

Collusion

secret cooperation for an illegal or dishonest purpose

Hegemony

dominance or leadership of one group over others

Nebulous

unclear, vague, or not well defined

Paradigm

a typical example or model of something

Unctuous

overly flattering or fake in a way that feels insincere

Urbane

polite, refined, and sophisticated

Ambulatory

able to walk; relating to walking

Brazen

bold and shameless, not caring about what others think

Din

a loud, unpleasant, continuous noise

Ennui

a feeling of boredom or dissatisfaction

Exonerate

to clear someone from blame or guilt

Inscrutable

impossible to understand or figure out

Prognosticate

to predict or forecast the future

Schism

a division or split within a group

Sedition

actions or speech that encourage rebellion against the government

Wizened

wrinkled and shriveled, often from age