Vocab #2

exculpate

to free from blame

inveigle

to tempt or persuade by using deception or flattery

ubiquitous

present or existing everywhere

petulant

irritable or short-tempered

inherent

firmly established by nature or habit

pejorative

having a negative effect; insulting

charlatan

one who pretends to have knowledge in order to swindle others

machination

an evil design or plan

apotheosis

raising to god status

pedantic

tending to show off one’s learning

acrimonious

angry and bitter

pariah

a social outcast

ascetic

practicing self-denial

banal

common, ordinary

indefatigable

tireless

temerity

rashness, boldness

didactic

intended to instruct

ostensible

professed but not necessarily true

anachronism

something out of place in time

denizen

an occupant; inhabitant