unit 6

Anomalous

Straying away from what is standard, normal, or expected. ;adj

Aspersions

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. ;noun

Bizarre

Strikingly out of the ordinary; odd. ;adj

Brusque

Quick and direct in manner or speech, and often not polite. ;adj

Cajole

Persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. ;verb

Castigate

Reprimand (someone) severely. ;verb

Contrive

Create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice. ;verb

Demagogue

A political leader who appeals to popular beliefs and makes false claims in order to gain power. ;noun

Disabuse

Persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken. ;verb

Ennui

A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. ;noun

Fetter

A chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner typically placed around the ankles. ;noun

Heinous

(Of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked. ;adj

Immutable

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed. ;adj

Insurgent

A rebel or revolutionary. ;noun

Megalomania

Obsession with the exercise of power, especially in the domination of others. ;noun

Sinecure

A position requiring little or no work by giving the holder status or financial benefit. ;noun

Surreptitious

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved. ;adj

Transgress

Infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior). ;verb

Transmute

Change in form, nature, or substance. ;verb

Vicarious

Experience in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person. ;adj

Arbiter

A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter. ;noun

Frailty

The condition of being weak and delicate. ;noun

Vouchsafe

To give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege. ;verb