Even More Words Flashcards
Histrionic
Theatrical; dramatic usually referring to temper
Abstruse
Difficult to comprehend
Prosaic
Dull, unimaginative, ordinary
Scurrilous
Using coarse language; vulgar; containing obscenities
Arcane
Erudite
Infallible
Incapable of error
Altruism
Devotion to he welfare of others
Malfeasance
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by an official
Nepotism
Favoritism
Supercilious
Coolly and patronizingly haughty
Sardonic
Skeptically humerous
Ignominious
Dishonorable; marked by shame
Fraudulent
Done by fraud
Apocryphal
Of Doubtful authenticity
Acumen
Keenness and depth of perception
Acridity
Irritating in taste or odor
Trenchant
Keen,sharp
Mellifluous
Having smooth Rich flow
Extirpate
To wipe out; destroy completely
Detritus
Loose material; remnants
Punctilious
Concerned about keeping with conventions
Mien
Personality; demeanor
Convalesce
To recover health and strength gradually after sickness
Litigation
Dispute; carry on legal contest by judicial process