exam sourced vocab unit c

Genial (adj)

friendly and cheerful

Generalization (n)

a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.

Ingratiate (v)

to act in a way intended to gain approval or favor

Jargon (n)

special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

Impressionistic (adj)

based on subjective reactions presented unsystematically.

Ineptitude (n)

lack of skill or ability

Interpersonal (adj)

relating to relationships or communication with people

Kinship (n)

a blood relationship or a sharing of characteristics or origins

Knave (n)

a dishonest or unscrupulous man.

Laudatory (adj)

expressing praise and commendation

Merit (n)

the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward

Misconstrue (v)

to interpret (something, especially a person's words or actions) wrongly.

Monotony (n)

lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine

Obstinate (adj)

unreasonably determined, especially by acting in a particular way and not changing at all, despite what anyone else says.

Multidisciplinary (adj)

combining, or involving several academic disciplines or approaches

Novice (n)

a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.

Opprobrious (adj)

(of language) expressing scorn or criticism.

Oneupmanship (n)

the technique or practice of gaining a feeling of superiority over another person.

Paradox (n)

something with two meanings that don't make sense together

Patronizing (adj)

apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending.

  Pecuniary (adj)

Relating to or consisting of money