CD8 Flashcards
vindictive
Having a desire for revenge
impugn
To attack something by saying bad things about it
derogatory
Insulting or belittling something or someone
hector
To nag speaking in a loud, blustering, bullying tone
critique
Critical review or judgment of something or someone
approbation
Approval or confirmation
solicitous
ttentively caring and concerned
ombudsman
Someone who represents the interests of, and advocates for, individuals who have complaints or issues
clemency
Making a punishment less severe
concord
Harmony or agreement
diplomatic
Courteous and tactful
impartial
Treating everyone equally, listening to both sides of an argument without pre-judging the situation or showing favoritism
arbitrary
Means “random,” and can refer to choosing one of several options, any of which would be equally valid
equivocal
Ambiguous or unclear
probity
“honesty” and “integrity”
propensity
An inclination or tendency to do something
proscribe
To prohibit or forbid something
prolific
Productive or fertile, producing something in abundance
prosaic
Straightforward, matter-of-fact, and commonplace
profound
Fundamental and far-reaching
odyssey
A long, wandering journey
peripatetic
Traveling on foot from place to place
itinerant
Traveling from place to place to do work
expatriate
“Sent out of the land.”
transient
Staying in one place for a short time, or lasting a short time in general
risible
Amusing or comical
levity
Frivolity or a lack of seriousness
jovial
Jolly, cheerful, and good-humored
animated
Lively and vigorous
carnival
A festival or circus
