Bum Flashcards
Anathema
Something or someone greatly hated
Autonomous
Ruling oneself
Cathartic
The release of strong feelings and emotions
Dichotomy
A division into 2 usually opposing or conflicting parts
Exacerbate
To make a situation worse
Frenetic
Wild or highly excited
Gratuitous
Uncalled for or unnecessary
Intransigent
Insisting on having one’s own way
Misnomer
A name given to something or someone that gives the wrong or inappropriate impression
Obtuse
Slow to understand
Panacea
A remedy for all ills and problems
Platitude
An overused remark especially when said as something fresh and original
Procrastinate
To put off doing something
Sycophantic
Flattering people of wealth or position in order to seek favour
Ubiquitous
Seeming to be everywhere at the same time