11/12 Flashcards
Adj. Abrupt, blunt, with no formalities
Brusque
N. A leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
Demagogue
V to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thought or false promises
Cajole
N. Weariness and discontent from lack of occupation or interest, boredom
Ennui
Adj. Abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual
Anomalous
V. To plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan
Contrive
V. To free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
Disabuse
N. One having power to decide a matter at issue; a judge, umpire
Arbiter
Adj. Extremely strange, unusual, atypical
Bizarre
V. To punish severely; criticize severely
Castigate
N. A damaging or derogatory statement the act of slandering or defaming
Aspersion
V. To give or furnish condescendingly, to grant
Vouchsafe
N. A delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc, far in excess of reality
Megalomania
Adj. Stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud
Surreptitious
V. To change from one nature, substance, or form to another; to transform
Transmute
Adj. No subject to change, constant
Immutable
V. To go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law
Transgress
Adj. Very wicked, offensive, hateful
Heinous
N. One who rebels or rises against authority; adj. Rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in or on
Insurgent
N. A chain or shackle placed of the feet (often used in plural); anything that confines or restraints; V. To chain or shackle; to render helpless or impotent
Fetter
N. A position requiring little or no work; an easy job
Sinecure
Adj. Performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another
Vicarious
