Hines Flashcards
Recalcitrant
Defiant; unapologetic.
Imbroglio
An intricate and complicated situation; a confused mass.
Aphorism
A tersely phrased statement of a truth or principle.
Conscientious
Characterized by extreme care and great effort.
Hackneyed
Unoriginal and Trite
Primaveral
Pertaining to early springtime.
Recidivism
A tendency to relapse into previous condition, especially criminal behavior.
Whimsical
Erratic; unpredictable.
Troglodyte
A member of various peoples who lived in caves; a person characterized by reclusive habits or reactionary attitudes.
Lithe
Slender; thin; supple; graceful.
Inure
To accustom someone to something especially unpleasant.
Ephemeral
Lasting one day only or for a very short time.
Anachronism
Out of place or incorrect in time or chronology
Verbiage
A profusion of words usually of little or obscene content; a manner of expression one’s self in words; diction.
Prosaic
Dull