Vocabulary List with Definitions and Parts of Speech

Anachronistic

outofdate, not attributed to the correct historical period (ADJ.)

Circuitous

indirect, taking the longest route (ADJ.)

Amicable

friendly, agreeable (ADJ.)

Emulate

to imitate, follow an example (V.)

Demagogue

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

Extenuating

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

Impute

to attribute an action to particular person or groupthe crimes imputed to Richard III (V.) [Often negative but doesn't have to be]

Opulent

wealthy (ADJ.)

Rancorous

bitter, hateful (ADJ.)

Spurious

lacking authenticity, false (ADJ.)

Transient

temporary, shortlived, fleeting (ADJ.)

Prudent

careful, cautious (ADJ.)

Haughty

arrogant and condescending (ADJ.)

Clairvoyant

exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future (ADJ.)

Arid

extremely dry or deathly boring (ADJ.)