Vocab Elective List 1: 21 - 40

Vocabulary flashcards covering entries 21 through 40 from the transcript, including terms, definitions, and parts of speech.

egregious

Conspicuously bad.

embezzle

To take property in one's care falsely for oneself.

enigma

Mystery; something hard to understand.

espouse

To support as a cause; to marry.

exculpate

To free from guilt.

exploit

As a noun: a famous or heroic deed. As a verb: 1. To use productively. 2. To take unfair advantage of.

fanatical

Blindly enthusiastic.

flout

To treat with open disrespect (not to be confused with flaunt, to show off).

germane

Relevant.

heir

One who inherits.

hyperbole

Intentional overstatement.

imperious

Commanding, arrogant.

incarcerate

To imprison.

incumbent

As an adjective: lying in place, esp. holding an office. As a noun: one holding an office.

infringe

To encroach or trespass upon; to encroach on.

intercede

To mediate between disagreeing parties.

irrational

Not governed by or according to reason.

laudable

Deserving praise.

malady

Illness.

mentor

As a noun: a wise teacher or guide. As a verb: to teach or guide.