Kaplan 2 Flashcards
Zealot
N. someone passionately devoted to a cause
Wanton
Adj. undisciplined; unrestrained; reckless
Variegated
Adj. varied; marked with different colors
Unconscionable
Adj. unscrupulous; shockingly unfair or unjust
Taciturn
Adj. silent; not talkative
Sagacious
Adj. shrewd; wise
Rarefy
V. to make thinner or sparser
Quixotic
Adj. overly idealistic; impractical
Palliate
V. to make less serious; ease
Oblique
Adj. indirect or evasive; misleading or devious
Naive
Adj. lacking sophistication or experience
Maelstrom
N. whirlpool; turmoil; agitated state of mind
Kindle
V. to set fire to or ignite; excite or inspire
Jettison
V. to discard; to get rid of as unnecessary or encumbering
Inundate
V. to overwhelm; to cover with water
Laud
V. to give praise; to glorify
Hegemony
N. the domination of one state or group over its allies
Garner
V. to gather and store
Fatuous
Adj. stupid; foolishly self-satisfied
Efficacy
N. effectiveness
Decorous
Adj. proper; tasteful; socially correct
Cacophony
N. harsh, jarring noise
Belfry
N. bell tower; room in which a bell in hung
Aberrant
Adj. deviating from what is normal or expected