Sunshine Vocab Day 12 Flashcards
vigilant
ex: We must remain vigilant against tyranny
Def: [adj] watchful for danger or difficulties
anarchist
ex: the anarchists wanted to protest the summit but had difficulty organizing themselves
Def: [n] one who believes in freedom from the government
capricious
ex: Her decisions seemed more capricious than reasoned
Def: [adj] prone to unpredictable behavior
extemporaneous
ex: the senator’s extemporaneous speech was surprisingly coherent and very well received
Def: improvised; performed without preparation
extricate
ex: We found it difficult to extricate ourselves from our duties
Def: [v] to free from a constraint or difficult situation
impetuous
ex: David’s jocular and impetuous nature made him the most popular player in the locker room, but it often caused problems on the field
Def: [adj] done without careful thought or planning; spontaneous
mercurial
ex: He was a brilliant but mercurial composer, susceptible to manic bouts of productivity and debilitating depression
Def: [adj] inclined to unpredictable mood swings
unfettered
ex: Shawn finally felt unfettered from her oppressive relationship
Def: [adj] freed from harsh restraints
catalyst
ex: Coach Johnson’s speech was the catalyst that turned our football season around
Def: [n] something that stimulates and expedites a process, often a chemical one
ephemeral
ex: designers try to capture the most ephemeral trends
Def: [adj] lasting a very short time
