20 g Flashcards
conjecture
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
“wild conjecture”
heinous
utterly odious or wicked.
“a heinous crime”
livid
furiously angry
“he was absolutely livid”
abhor
regard with disgust and hatred.
“I abhor all forms of racism.”
banal
so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
“his speech was banal and boring”
discern
recognize or find out. / distinguish something that is difficult
“he discerned a person standing in the dark forest”
malleable
easily shaped, influenced or controlled
“copper is a malleable metal”
anathema
something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.
“the new system is an anathema for everyone”
artifice
clever or cunning devices or tricks, especially as used to trick or deceive others.
“almost entirely without artifice.”
avarice
extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
“he was driven by avarice”
clique
a small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them.
“ a clique of students”
diatribe
a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
“his diatribe was personal and unnecessary”
extortion
obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
“an extortion of money”
hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
paucity
something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts. (Scarcity)
“a paucity of information”
