6 The Language of Judgment Flashcards
1
Q
ambivalent
A
having mixed feelings about smt
2
Q
arbitrary
A
based on personal whim, rather than reason
3
Q
arbitrate
A
to serve as a neutral third-party judge in a dispute
4
Q
carping
A
constantly finding fault, particularly about trivial matters
5
Q
censor
A
to edit out or repress objectionable material
6
Q
censure
A
to express formal disapproval of someone’s behavior
7
Q
clemency
A
leniency, particularly in judicial sentencing
8
Q
conformist
A
one who conscientiously complies w the standards of a group
9
Q
contempt
A
sharp disgust for smt deemed unworthy
10
Q
cynic
A
one who believes that humans are essentially selfish
11
Q
demeaning
A
causing a loss of respect or dignity
12
Q
denounce
A
publicly declare as bad or evil
13
Q
depraved
A
immoral or wicked
14
Q
derision
A
mockery; contemptuous ridicule
15
Q
disdain
A
feeling that smt or someone is unworthy
