151-175 Flashcards
abnegation
denial refraining from indulgence, to give up
egregious
Prominent; conspicuous for bad quality, outstanding
Imbroglio
Complicated and embarrassing state; serious misunderstanding
aggrandize
To make or make appear, great or greater
vicissitude
Irregular change; variation
turpitude
basis; depravity bad things, not always classified as bad
cajolery
Persuading by flattery, coaxing, or trapping
etiolate
To Blanche or bleach; to make sickly
moot
Debatable; subject to argument or discussion; deprived of practical significance
pusillanimous
Cowardly; weak spirited
elucidation
explanation; clarification
flagellation
Whipping; flogging
indomitable
cannot be overcome or subdued
munificent
very liberal; lavish
reprobate
scoundrel; corrupt; morally abandoned