Vocab Unit 7 & 8

pretentious

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