English 10 Accelerated - Vocab List 7

anachronistic

(adj) out-of-date, not attributed to the correct historical period

circuitous

(adj) indirect, taking the longest route

amicable

(adj) friendly, agreeable

emulate

(v) to imitate, follow and example

demagogue

(n) a gifted orator, usually appealing to emotion or prejudice to excite/anger the public

extenuating

(adj) excusing, lessening the seriousness of guilt or crime, e.g., of mitigating factors

impute

(v) to attribute an action to a particular person or group (often negative but does not have to be)

opulent

(adj) wealthy

rancorous

(adj) bitter, hateful

spurious

(adj) lacking authenticity, false

transient

(adj) temporary, short-lived, fleeting

prudent

(adj) careful, cautious

haughty

(adj) arrogant and condescending

clairvoyant

(adj) exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future

arid

(adj) extremely dry or deathly boring