Studied by 12 peoplepretentious
claiming an undeserved distinction; affectedly grand
miscreant
villain; criminal
hypercritical
overcritical; adj. too severe in judgement
erroneous
false; mistaken; incorrect
stereotype
n. a generalized, oversimplified view or opinion that members of a group rigidly apply to a thing, an idea, or another group
comely
(adj.) having a pleasing appearance; good-looking, attractive
irascible
easily angered; given to outburst of temper; irritable
flaunt
to show off; to display oneself proudly or conspicuously
decadence
n. a process, condition, or period of decline or decay; deterioration; moral decay
ostentatious
too showy; done in an overly elaborate way to attract attention
subservient
submissive; obedient; useful or of service, especially as a subordinate
rudiment
a fundamental principle, rule, or step (usually used in the plural); an early or undeveloped form or stage or something
jibe
(v) to make mocking remarks; to jeer; to scoff at (N.) a derisive remark; taunt
bumptious
conceited and arrogant; crudely and unpleasantly forward
repartee
a quick, witty reply or retort; skill in making clever, witty replies
consonant
in agreement, accord, harmony; any letter of the alphabet that is not a vowel
satiate
to satisfy an appetite fully; to provide with more than enough; to glut
sanction
authorized permission or approval; a step taken by a country to force another country to obey international law; to confirm, approve, or permit officially
vivacious
animated; lively; spirited; sprightly
cite
to vote; to mention by way of example or proof; to commend for bravery in an official report; to summon before a court
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