speak vocab lists 1-2 Flashcards
obscene
offensive to the mind
abstinence
the trait of refraining from something, especially alcohol
savant
a learned person
thespian
a theatrical performer
indoctrination
teaching someone to accept beliefs uncritically
insulate
surround with material to protect from heat, cold, or noise
inconspicuous
not prominent or readily noticeable
pseudo
not genuine but having the appearance of
patriarch
the male head of family or tribe
refurbish
improve the appearance or functionality of
xenophobic
having abnormal fear or hatred of foreigners
eloquent
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
anthropologist
a social scientist specializing in the study of humanity
demure
shy or modest, often in a playful or provocative way
abysmal
exceptionally bad or displeasing
rentention
the act of keeping something
conundrum
a difficult problem
tenure
the term during which some position is held
bigoted
blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion
gauzy
so thin as to transmit light
harem
living quarters for wives in some Muslim households
tenacious
stubbornly unyielding
suffragete
a woman advocate of women’s right to vote
indenture
formal agreement as to terms of a debt
delinquency
nonpayment of a debt when due
misdemeanor
a crime less serious than a felony
germinate
sprout; produce buds or branches
dormant
inactive but capable of becoming active
incompetance
lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
vermilion
of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
