sat 2 Flashcards
evanescent
Soon passing out of sight, memory or existence
Acrimonious
Angry or bitter (typically of speech or debate)
Harbringer
Something that announces or signals the approach of something else
Ubiquitous
Present appearing or found everywhere
Magnanimous
Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival
omniscient
all knowing; knowing everything
omnipotent
having unlimited power; all powerful
nefarious
wicked or criminal
anachronistic
belonging to a different time period
abhor
to regard with disgust and hatred
bon vivant
a person who enjoys a luxurious lifestyle
aberration
something that deviates from the norm
sagacity
wisdom (opposite of naivete)
demagogue
a political leader who seeks support by making false claims/promises and preys upon peoples fears and prejudice.
pretentious
attempting to impress by portraying greater importance than is actually possessed; snobbish