1984 Vocab Quiz #3

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards based on key terms and definitions from the lecture notes.

Copious

Large in quantity.

Sanctimonious

A hypocritical show of religious devotion.

Sententious

Given to excessive moralizing; self-righteous.

Emaciation

Abnormal thinness caused by lack of nutrition.

Prevaricate

To speak falsely or misleadingly.

Cower

To crouch in fear or shame.

Wantonness

Sexual lawlessness.

Penitence

Regret for one's wrongdoing.

Solipsism

The theory that only the self exists.

Hedonistic

Done in the pursuit of pleasure or self-gratification.

Despotism

Rule of one with absolute authority.

Vitriol

A highly corrosive acid.

Malignant

Disposed to causing harm or suffering.

Torpid

Inactive or sluggish.

Capitulated

To surrender unconditionally.

Inviolate

Unbroken.

Premonitory

Serving to warn beforehand.

Didactically

Intended for instruction.

Cauterized

To burn with a hot iron for curative purposes.