Unit 11 Flashcards
Capricious
Adj changeable fickle volatile mercurial
Egalitarian
Adj pertaining to equal political, economical, and social rights for all man kind
Diffident
Adj lacking confidence in ones self inclined to be shy
Dilettante
N one who dabbles in the arts and sciences but is an expert in neither
Heretic
N one who challenges societal and religious tradition iconical
Idiosyncratic
Adj of or relating to strange or odd behavioral habits that are peculiar to the individual
Insurgent
N a rebel one who revolts against a government or political party maverick; Adj rebellious
Palpable
Adj able to be touched or felt tangible material
Irrefutable
Adj unable to be argued against indisputable
Pedantic
Adj showy in one’s learning overly instructive
Sardonic
Adj scornful or bitter sarcastic
Variegated
Adj having different patterns color or appearance dappled
Viable
Adj able to sustain life practically or effectiveness
Melancholy
Adj sadness or gloominess