unit 6

Anomalous- deviating 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