Untitled Flashcards Set

Misappropriate

To misuse or misrepresent something.

Morose

When someone is sullen, sulking, or deep in frustrated thought.

Usurped

To take by force or taken by force figuratively.

Devoid

Empty or without meaning.

Pensive

Deep in thought.

Latent

Delayed; potential.

Diminish

Decreasing or becoming less.

Imminent

About to happen; definite.

Perpetuate

To encourage to continue.

Impervious

Not able to change.

Feign

To pretend or fake something, often an emotion or condition.

Cumbersome

Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.

Pungent

Having a strong, sharp smell or taste; often used to describe strong odors.

Inclined

Having a tendency or preference towards something; leaning in a particular direction.

Fortuitous

Happening by chance, often in a way that is lucky or beneficial.

Demean

To cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something.

Collusion

Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially to cheat or deceive others.

Eminent

Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

Wily

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully; clever or crafty.

Clandestine

Kept secret or done secretively, often for illicit purposes.

Coup

A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

Spurious

Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

Astute

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd.

Disingenuous

Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

Ruse

An action intended to deceive someone; a trick.

Surreptitiously

In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

Stratagem

A plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

Wary

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.