Deck 11 Flashcards
Ostentatious
Vulgar or pretentious display, usually to impress or attract notice; flamboyant
Perfunctory
Carried out with minimal effort or reflection
Impunity
Exemption from punishment or freedom from consequence; immunity
Salacious
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters
Palpable
Able to be touched or felt
Spurious
Not being what it purports to be; false
Pecuinary
Related to or consisting of money; monetary
Pellucid
Translucently clear
Pulverous
Consisting of tiny particles; powdery
Languid
Disinclined towards physical exertion; slow and relaxed
Affable
Easy to talk to; friendly
Inculpate
To accuse or blame; incriminate
Exculpate
To declare that someone is not guilty; opposite of inculpate
Invective
Abusive or highly critical language; insulting
Revile
Criticize in an abusive or insulting manner; condemn