Vocab Review Test - Lists 5 & 6

adulterate

render poorer in quality by adding another substance; degrade, spoil

ascertain

find out for certain, made sure of; find out, discover

cajole

convince someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery; maneuver, coax

condescend

show feelings of superiority; patronizing

copious

abundant is supply or quantity; abundant, plentiful

corroborate

confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding); confirm, verify

dictum

a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source; proclamation, direction

egalitarian

relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities; equal, equalitarian

exaltation

a feeling or state of extreme happiness; joy, elation

fortuitous

happening by accident or chance rather than design; chance, unexpected

imperious

assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering; commanding, peremptory

insinuate

suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect or unpleasant way; imply, suggest

mutinous

refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority; rebellious, insubordinate

prevailing

existing at a particular time; current
having most appeal or influence; prevalent

punctilious

showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; meticulous, careful

rapport

a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well; bond, empathy

scrutinize

examine or inspect closely and thoroughly; inspect, scan

taciturn

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little; untalkative, quiet

ungainly

awkward, clumsy

vilify

talk or write about in an abusively disparaging manner; belittle, disparage