GRE VOCAB 8 Flashcards
insouciant
free of worry
equivocation
use of equivocal expressions in order to mislead
verisimilitude
appearance or semblance of truth
encomium
formal expression of praise; eulogy
panegyric
formal or elaborate praise
prevaricate
to lie
stultify
to make, or cause to appear, foolish
raconteur
person skilled in telling stories
obfuscate
to confuse
aphorism
a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation, as “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”
platitude
state of being dull, flat, or trite
castigate
to criticize or reprimand severely
inanity
(inane) shallowness, superficiality
jejune
juvenile, immature
essay
to attempt something
assignation
appointment for a meeting
paramour
an illicit lover
vituperate
to use harsh language
abnegate
to relinquish
blandishment
flattery
