Deck 1 Flashcards
Retrogressive
Going or directed backward
persona
the aspect of someone’s character that is presented to or perceived by others.
catalyze
cause (an action or process) to begin.
tyrannical
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.
inferior
lower in rank, status, or quality.
frantic
wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
subsequent
coming after something in time; following.
vague
of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
perpetrate
carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).
drivel
nonsense.
admonish
warn or reprimand someone firmly.
reprimand
a rebuke, especially an official one.
rebuke
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.
construe
interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
detriment
the state of being harmed or damaged.
dietetic
concerned with diet and nutrition.
iniquity
immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
injunction
an authoritative warning or order.
approbation
approval or praise.
lavish
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
futility
pointlessness or uselessness.
erudite
having or showing great knowledge or learning.
wrought
archaic past and past participle of work.
impinge
have an effect or impact, especially a negative one.
stark
severe or bare in appearance or outline.
fuddle
confuse or stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol.
sojourn
a temporary stay.
Liturgy
a form or formulary according to which public religious worship, especially Christian worship, is conducted.
stupefy
make (someone) unable to think or feel properly.
pictorial
of or expressed in pictures; illustrated.
inveterate
having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
condescension
an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain.
disdain
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt.
