Part 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Patronise (noun)
A
Treat with an apparent kindness which betrays a feeling of superiority
2
Q
Innocuous (adj.)
A
Not harmful or offensive
3
Q
Frivolous (adj.)
A
Not having any serious purpose or value / (of a person) carefree and superficial
4
Q
Kleptocracy (noun)
A
A government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal to extend their personal wealth
5
Q
Sequacious (adj.)
A
(of a person) Lacking independence or originality of thought
6
Q
Surreptitiously (adverb)
A
In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively
7
Q
Clemency (noun)
A
Mercy; lenience
