MADS VOCAB BUILDER 10

Sophistry ( n )

The clever use of arguments that seem true but are really false , in order to deceive people .

Voluptuously ( adv )

In a way that is soft , curved , and sexually attractive .

Anachronism ( n )

Someone or something placed in the wrong period in history , or something that belongs to the past rather than the present .

Synopsis ( n )

A short description of the contents of something such as a film or book .

Extravaganza ( n )

A large , exciting and expensive event or entertainment .

Loquacious ( adj

Talking a lot .

Compunction ( n )

feeling of guilt or anxiety about something you have done or might do .

Vexation ( n )

Worry or anger

Imprudent ( adj )

Not wise , and likely to have bad results .

Derision ( n )

The situation in which someone or something is laughed at and considered stupid or of no value .

Nonchalance ( n )

Calm behavior that suggests you are not interested or do not care .

Dignity ( n )

Calm , serious , and controlled behavior that makes people respect you .

Indolence ( n )

The feeling of not wanting to work ; lazy behavior .

Self - indulgence ( n )

The act of allowing yourself to have or do anything that you enjoy .

Scorn ( n )

A very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value .

Contempt ( n ) A

A strong feeling of disliking and having no respect for someone or something .

Haphazardly ( adv )

In a way that does not have an obvious order or plan .

Altruism ( n )

Willingness to do things that bring advantages to others , even if it results in disadvantage for yourself .