Power Plus Vocabulary, Lesson 3 Level 12

axiom

a universal truth; an established rule

patronizing

in a condescending manner; with an attitude of superiority

atelier

an artist's or a designer's workshop

scapegoat

one who bears the blame for others

vacillate

to waver; to sway indecisively

pellucid

transparent; clear

abstemious

using or consuming sparingly

iniquity

an evil or wicked act

dulcet

melodious; pleasing to the ear

peremptory

not allowing refusal or delay; imperative

arrogate

to claim for oneself without any right or authority

archaic

no longer current or applicable; antiquated

perspicacious

keen; mentally sharp

talisman

a magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck

expurgate

to remove vulgar or objectionable material

ratio

reason

ment

mind

gno

knowledge

de-

away

ir-

not

a-

without

pro-

before or in advance