Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards
imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance.
the perpendicular, or vertical, position.
Aplomb
a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class
Epitome
high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious.
Bombastic
of or pertaining to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies.
Occult
to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently.
Exhort
a person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others:
Interloper
belonging to a thing by its very nature
Intrinsic
to protest strongly or attack vehemently with words; rail (usually followed by against )
Inveigh
to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress
Infringe
weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor.
Lassitude
to establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of others, especially by deliberate effort
Ingratiate
to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess.
Surmise
immature or inexperienced
(of a young bird) featherless; unfledged.
Callow
to pass into or through every part of
Permeate
rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe
Stringent
a period of 1000 years.
Millennium
by virtue of office or official position.
Ex officio
saliva flowing from the mouth, or mucus from the nose; slaver.
childish, silly, or meaningless talk or thinking; nonsense; twaddle.
Drivel
to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve
Ameliorate
to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly
Precipitate
