Chapter 4 - III Flashcards
lax
not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
equable
not varying or fluctuating greatly.
priggish
self-righteously moralistic and superior.
auspicious
conducive to success; favorable.
impious
not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god.
punctilious
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
tout
attempt to sell something, typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner.
subvert
undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution.
revere
feel deep respect or admiration for something.
scrutinize
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
promote
further the progress of something, especially a cause, venture, or aim; support or actively encourage.
predict
say or estimate that a specified thing will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.
partisan
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
voluble
of a person talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently.
innocuous
not harmful or offensive.
prejudice
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
viable
capable of working successfully; feasible.
puckish
playful, especially in a mischievous way.
inhibit
hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.
prurient
having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters.
wry
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.
dated
old-fashioned
puritanical
practicing or affecting strict religious or moral behavior.
prolix
using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy.
prolific
present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.
exemplary
serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
fecund
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.
ingenious
clever, original, and inventive.
profligate
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.
