Final exam Flashcards
factions
a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
aflicted
cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.
innate
inborn; natural.
surmise
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
sobriquet
name given to someone or something that is not their or its real or official name, unreal
autocratic
relating to a ruler who has absolute power.
ludicrous
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.
prodigious
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
raunchy
earthy, vulgar, and often sexually explicit.
repress
subdue (someone or something) by force.
pretentious
thinking you’re better than others
dissembler
hypocrite, dissimulator, phony
gaffe
act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator, mistake
heathens
a person who does not belong to a widely held religion
leniency
tolerance, charity, compassion
dais
a low platform for a lectern, seats of honor, or a throne.
morose
sullen and ill-tempered.
proximity
nearness in space, time, or relationship.
ideology
faith, politics
venue
the place where something happens
arrogance
the quality of being arrogant (self important)
crucible
a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted
cynic
motivated by selfishness
flamboyant
tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
