22 Flashcards
amok
in a violently raging, wild, or uncontrolled manner
impugn
dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question
insolent
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
timorous
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.
ephemeral
lasting for a very short time.
vicarious
experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
rarefied
distant from the lives and concerns of ordinary people
garrulous
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
haughty
arrogantly superior and disdainful(showing contempt or lack of respect.).
expurgate
remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a text or account).
Byzantine
(of a system or situation) excessively complicated, and typically involving a great deal of administrative detail.
ponderous
slow and clumsy because of great weight.
amalgam
a mixture or blend.
pittance
a very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.
sanctimonious
making a show of being morally superior to other people.