Lang Unit 4

aggrandize

(verb) to make great or greater in power, wealth, rank, or honor

ardent

(adj) enthusiastic or passionate

caustic

(adj) sarcastic in a scathing, bitter way

circumspect

(adj) cautious and considerate of all possible consequences

credulous

(adj) willing to believe or trust too readily

dichotomy

(noun) division into two usually contradictory parts, groups, opinions, etc

exculpate

(v) to free from blame or guilt; to vindicate

mitigate

(v) to make less severe

obtuse

(adj) not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; dull

ostentatious

(adj) intended to attract notice and impress others

perfunctory

(adj) done routinely with little interest or care

proscribe

(v) to ban or forbid; to prohibit

reprobate

(noun) a depraved, unprincipled, or evil person

stolid

(adj) not easily excited or upset; showing little or no emotion