Missed Words Flashcards
Mendacious
Not telling the truth; lying
Nugatory
Of no value or importance
Mimetic
Relating to, constituting, or habitually practicing mimicry; imitation
Clandestine
Kept secret or done secretly, especially because illicit
Solipsistic
Very self centered or selfish
Sophomoric
Pretentious or juvenile
Ape
Imitate the behavior or manner of someone, especially in an absurd or unthinking way
Cogent
Clear, logical, and convincing
Cabal
A secret political clique or faction
Literati
Very well educated people who are interested in literature
Hoi-palloi
The masses; common people
Baneful
Harmful or destructive
Noxious
Harmful or very unpleasant
Patronizing
Apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending
Facile
Appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial
Morass
Swamp; complicated, confusing, or troublesome situation
Quixotic
Exedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
Dialectical
Relating the logical discussion of ideas and practices; concerned with or acting through opposing forces.
Apportioned
Divide and alocate
Contemporary
Living or occurring at the same time. Belonging to or occurring in the present.
Nuanced
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression
Missaprehension
Mistaken belief
Eccentric
Deviating for the norm
Sanguine
Reddish; confident or optimististic
Sanguinary
Bloody or bloodthirsty
Coruscant
Gleaming or radiating
Tutelary
Serving as a protector, guardian, or patron
Moralizing
To attempt to improve someone’s morals; to reform
Conciliatory
Intended to placate or passify
Enigmatic
Difficult to understand or discern; mysterious
Partesian
Someone in support of a political party; members of an armed force fighting an occupying force.
Insular
Ignorant or uninterested in people, cultures, or ideas outside their own