Ccc Flashcards
Obstinate
Persistent in an idea/a motivation
Tenuous
Holding strongly against obstacles
Condescending
With patronising superiority
Faction
Smaller group within a larger 1 (politics)
Impute
To attribute
Vindictive
Having an unreasonable/excessive desire for revenge
Abrogation
Repeal/abortion of a law/agreement/right
Frivolous
Carefree/ no sense of purpose or value
Opulence
Great wealth
Futile
Pointless
Amenable
Open to suggestions/ easily persuaded or controlled
Astute
Able to easily assess and turn someone/ a situation to one’s advantage
Legacy
Inheritance from a will
Archétype
Stéréotype / perfect example of something
Aural
Hearing
Hybrid
2 éléments. From 2 different species of plants/animals
Altruism
Selflessness
Frenetic
Fast/energetic in an uncontrollable way
Maudlin
Overly/sentimental
Capricious
Given to uncountable change
Incredulity
Unable/unwilling to believe something
Agnostic
Belief that nothing can be known about the existence /nature of god