Vocab quiz 3

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Supercilious

Behaving or looking as though one thinks they are superior to others; haughty or arrogant.

Veiled

Concealed or disguised; something that is hidden or not openly expressed.

Incessant

Continuing without interruption; relentless or constant.

Plausible

Seemingly reasonable or probable; believable or credible.

Unscrupulous

Having or showing no moral principles; dishonest or unethical.

Irreverent

Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually treated with reverence or respect.

Cajole

To persuade someone to do something through flattery or gentle urging.

Tumultuous

Characterized by confusion, disorder, or a lot of noise; chaotic or stormy.

Incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical or doubtful.

Condone

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive; to overlook or forgive.

Amenable

Open and responsive to suggestion; willing to be influenced or guided.

Cognizant

Aware of or having knowledge about something; conscious or mindful.

Complicit

Involved with others in an illegal or morally wrong activity; participating in wrongdoing.

Ambivalence

The state of having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone; uncertainty.

Paternalistic

Relating to or characterized by the practice of controlling or limiting the freedom of others for their supposed benefit, often in an overly protective manner.

Impunity

Exemption from punishment or consequences for one's actions.

Status quo

The existing state or condition of something, often referring to the current situation or norms.

Laxity

The quality of being careless or negligent; a lack of strictness or discipline.

Sanction

To approve, authorize, or permit (verb); or a penalty or punishment imposed for wrongdoing (noun).

Quizzical

Expressing or showing a puzzled or curious expression; questioning or mocking.

Denigrate

To criticize or speak about someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect; to defame or belittle.

Vindictive

Having or showing a strong desire for revenge; spiteful or vengeful.

Insular

Isolated or narrow-minded, often referring to a mindset that is limited in scope or perspective; also, relating to an island.

Insidious

Proceeding in a subtle or gradual way, but with harmful effects; treacherous or deceptive.

Harbinger

A person or thing that signals or announces the approach of something; a forerunner or precursor.

Inscrutable

Impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious or enigmatic.

Vestige

A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists; a small part of something that once was.

Incumbent

Necessary or obligatory as a duty or responsibility; currently holding a position or office.

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action; difficult to manage or deal with.

Circuitous

Taking a longer route or indirect path; roundabout or meandering.

Glib

Speaking in a smooth, easy, or insincere manner; often shallow or lacking depth.

Antipathy

A strong feeling of dislike or aversion; hostility or opposition.

Supplicate

To ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly; to make a humble request.

Admonish

To warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge someone to take a certain course of action.

Frivolous

Lacking seriousness or importance; trivial or silly, often in a way that is considered wasteful or inappropriate.

Vacuous

Lacking thought or intelligence; empty-headed or devoid of meaning or substance.

Indefatigable

Incapable of being tired out; tireless or persistent.

Conjecture

An opinion or conclusion formed on incomplete information; a guess or speculation.

Conspicuous

Easily seen or noticed; standing out in a way that attracts attention.

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time; fleeting or transient.

Pliant

Flexible or adaptable; easily influenced or bent without breaking.

Acrimonious

Marked by strong bitterness or anger; caustic or harsh in speech or behavior.

Incipient

Beginning to develop or appear; in the early stages.

Efface

To erase or wipe out; to make something indistinct or forgotten.

Capricious

Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior; impulsive or unpredictable.

Acquiesce

To accept or agree to something reluctantly but without protest.

Innocuous

Harmless or not likely to cause injury or offense; safe or inoffensive.