Sadlier 6 Flashcards
Abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual
Anomalous
A damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming
Aspersion
Extremely strange, unusual, atypical
Bizarre
Abrupt, blunt, with no formalities
Brusque
To coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises
Cajole
To punish severely; to criticize severely
Castigate
To plan with ingenuity; to bring about through a plan
Contrive
A leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
Demagogue
To free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
Disabuse
Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom
Ennui
A chain or shackles placed on the feet (often used in plural); anything that confines or restrains; to chain or shackle; to render helpless or imporent
Fetter
Very wicked, offensive, hateful
Heinous
Not subject to change, constant
Immutable
One who rebels or rises against authority; rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in or on
Insurgent
A delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc., far in excess of reality
Megalomania
