Vocabulary 2

altruistic

(adj.) characterized by unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selfless

augur

(n. and v.)1. soothsayer; prophet 2. to divine or predict, as from omens; prognosticate.

banal

(adj) devoid of freshness or originality; hackneyed; trite

brazen

(adj.)1. shameless or impudent 2. like brass, as in sound, color, or strength

capricious

(adj.) subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic

compunction

(n.)1. A feeling of uneasiness or anxiety of the conscience caused by regret for doing wrong or causing pain.2. Any uneasiness or hesitation about the rightness of an action.

derisive

(adj) characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking; jeering

duplicity

(n.) deceitfulness in speech or conduct, speaking or acting in two different ways to different people about the same matter.

edict

(n.)1. A decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. 2. Any authoritative proclamation or command.

ephemeral

(adj.) - 1. Lasting for a markedly brief time 2. Having a short lifespan or period of growth above ground

flinty

(adj.)1. Composed of, containing, or resembling flint, especially in hardness.2. Unyielding, unmerciful, obdurate.

lamentation

(n.)1. The act of lamenting or expressing grief 2. a lament

lofty

(adj.) - 1. Of imposing height 2. Elevated in character; exalted 3. Affecting grandness; pompous 4. Arrogant; haughty.

nadir

(n.) – 1. Astronomy. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith. 2. The lowest point; point of the greatest adversity or despair

opportune

(adj.)1. Appropriate, favorable, or suitable 2. Occurring or coming at an appropriate time; well timed

prudent

(adj.)1. Careful or wise in handling a situation; practicing good judgment 2. Resulting from care or wisdom.

rectify

(v.)1. To fix; to set right. 2. To adjust or refine.

temperate

(adj.) -1. Occurring in the temperate zone.2. Moderate in degree or quality.

uncanny

(adj.) - mysterious or impossible to explain, especially when causing uneasiness or astonishment

vilify

(v.) To impose strong or abusive criticism upon a person or