Quiz 3 Flashcards
Sub Rosa
In secret; Privately or confidently
Idiosyncrasy
A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an indivuidul
Lave
To wash; bathe
Gauche
Lacking social polish; tactless
Redress
To set right; remedy or recitify
Impel
To urge to action through moral pressure; drive
Perfidy
Deliberate breach of faith; calculated violation of trust
Forage
Looking for food
Stigma
A mark or token of infamy, disgrace, or reproach
Sinecure
A position of office that requires little or no work but, provides salary
Sate
To satisfy fully
Dilettante
A dabbler in art or a field of knowledge
Malice
A desire to harm others or see others suffer
Tenure
A period during which something is held
Cultivate
To improve and prepare
Facetious
Playfully jocular; humorous
Jovial
Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer
Adminitory
Expressing admonition; light warning
Whimsical
A fanciful idea or behavior
Candid
Open and sincere
Giddy
Frivolous and lighthearted