Born a Crime Vocab

Futility

pointlessness or uselessness.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Harangue

A lengthy and aggressive speech.

Promiscuous

Having or characterized by many transient sexual relationships.

Subjugate

Bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.

Ramification

A consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome.

Quell

Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.

Cosmopolitan

Including or containing people from many different countries.

Prodigal

Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

Boisterous

(Of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.

Eccentric

(Of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.

Dilapidated

(Of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.

Gallivant

To travel or roam about for pleasure.

Menial

(Of work) not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.

Beholden

Owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.

Concession

A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded.

Frugality

The quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness.

Voracious

Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

Ultimatum

A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.

Arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Lavish

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

Anomaly

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Ostracism

Exclusion from a society or group.

Assimilate

Take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.

Barrage

A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.

Microcosm

A community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities or features of something much larger.

Niche

A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.

Fringe

The border or outer edges of an area or group.

Reprisal

An act of retaliation.

Gist

The substance or essence of a speech or text.

Inept

Having or showing no skill; clumsy.

Bequeath

Leave to a person or other beneficiary by a will.

Disenfranchised

Deprive someone of the right to vote.

Meticulous

Showing great attention to detail, careful and precise.

Desecrate

Treat with violent disrespect, violate.

Unconscionable

Without a conscience, unfair or unjust.

Berate

Scold or criticize angrily.

Euphemism

Inoffensive word substituting one considered offensive.

Facade

Outward appearance maintained to conceal less pleasant reality.

Loathe

Feel intense disgust.

Stoic

A person who can endure pain or hardship without complaining.