No Fear Chapter 1 Flashcards
idiosyncrasy
attribute that makes you different from other people; quirk
acerbic
bitter or sharp in tone, taste, or manner
aesthetics
how something looks, especially in terms of how pleasing it is
eclectic
made up of elements from various sources
iconoclast
someone who challenges traditional beliefs, customs, or values
heterodox
going against established beliefs or theories
disheveled
messy, untidy
deplorable
worthy of severe condemnation; horrible
lethargy
state of physical slowness and mental dullness; NYQUIL
lassitude
state of weariness; listlessness or apathy
torpor
lack of mental or physical energy
repose
state of rest or inactivity
squander
to use wastefully
autocrat
a ruler who holds complete unlimited power
indubitable
obviously true; not to be doubted