Vocab Quiz 10-12

peremptory

peremptory

intolerant of denial or opposition; insisting on immediate response to commands; offensively self-assured in opinion, assertion, or manner

peruse

to read thoroughly or attentively; to examine thoroughly

subterfuge

any tactic to which one resorts to avoid an issue, escape a consequence, etc.

subtlety

keen perception of fine distinctions; a fine distinction; skillfulness at deceiving others

superfluous

more than enough; unnecessary

transcendent

surpassing others of the same kind; going beyond ordinary limits

transfix

to secure by impaling; to make motionless as with fascination or terror

transient

passing away quickly; not permanent; staying for a short time

abject

of the lowest status; the worst kind

astute

having keen discernment; able to use acquired knowledge to one's own advantage

benign

of a kind, gentle disposition; mild; favorable

crass

grossly dull or stupid; unrefined

furtive

done cautiously or stealthily; sly

ominous

pertaining to an evil omen; threatening or foreshadowing evil

petulant

displaying peevish impatience and irritation; ill-tempered

suave

charming and polite, typically insincere; socially gracious in an effortless way

auspicious

marked by promises of success or happiness

autonomous

not controlled by outside forces; independent
independent of the laws of another state or government

dubious

potentially dishonest or immoral; uncertain

gratuitous

given or obtained without cost or obligation; free; without warrant or justification

impetuous

acting with sudden or rash energy or emotion; moving with great force or violence

malicious

characterized by a desire to injure another person; proceeding from ill will or hatred

prodigious

enormous or huge; extraordinary

tenacious

holding fast; persistently continuing