Mango / BTWAM Vocab test

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Conniving

involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful

Insolent

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Discretion

speaking cautiously or in a way to avoid revealing private info

Homage

public show of respect/honor for someone/something

Poignant

evoking a keenly felt sense of emotion (bittersweet)

Impalpable

unable to be felt by touch/hard to comprehend

Obtuse

annoyingly slow to understand

Ludicrous

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous

Malevolent

having/showing a wish to do evil to others

Tirade

long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

Incredulous

unwilling/unable to believe something

Ineffectual

not producing any/desired results

Preposterous

contrary to reason or common sese, utterly absurd/ridiculous

Impervious

unable to be affected by

Rebuke

express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior/actions

Heresy

belief/opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine (or society in general)

Prerogative

right/privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

Visceral

relating to deep inward feelings rather than to intellect

Inviolable

never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored

Despotic

tyrannical; typical of a despot

Agitprop

political propaganda

Profligate

recklessly extravagant waste of resources

Pariah

an outcast

Enclave

a portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally/ethnically distinct

Slovenly

messy and dirty

Jargon

special words/expressions that are used by a particular profession that are difficult for others to understand

Ascertain

find something out of certain; make sure of

Posthumous

occurring after death

Esoteric

intended for/understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge

Purview

the scope of the influence/concerns of something