Untitled Flashcard Set

Abstemious

Moderate in eating and drinking; self-disciplined

Archaic

No longer current or applicable; outdated

Arrogate

To claim or take without justification

Atelier

An artist’s or designer’s workshop

Axiom

A universally recognized principle or truth

Dulcet

Sweet and soothing (often used to describe sounds)

Expurgate

To remove vulgar or objectionable content

Iniquity

An evil or wicked act; injustice

Patronizing

Treating with condescension; acting superior

Pellucid

Clear in meaning or expression; easy to understand

Peremptory

Not allowing refusal or delay; imperative

Perspicacious

Keen; mentally sharp and insightful

Scapegoat

One who bears the blame for others

Talisman

An object believed to bring luck or protection

Vacillate

To waver between choices; to be indecisive

Apocryphal

Of questionable authenticity; doubtful

Catharsis

A release of emotional tension

Crepuscular

Pertaining to twilight; active at dawn/dusk

Efficacious

Effective; producing the desired outcome

Estrange

To alienate; to separate emotionally

Internecine

Mutually destructive; involving conflict within a group

Intrinsic

Belonging naturally; inherent

Inundate

To overwhelm or flood

Kudos

Praise or acclaim for an achievement

Maxim

A short saying expressing a general truth or rule

Putrid

Rotten and foul-smelling

Revere

To honor, regard with deep respect

Risible

Provoking laughter; laughable

Servile

Submissive; overly obedient or willing to serve

Sybaritic

Fond of luxury or pleasure; self-indulgent