Unit 3 Vocab Flashcards
Abominate
To have an intense dislike or hatred for
Acculturation
the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
Adventitious
Resulting from chance rather than from character, accidental but positive
Ascribe
To assign or refer to, attribute
Circuitous
Roundabout, not direct
commiserate
To sympathize with, have pity for
enjoin
To direct or order, to prohibit
expedite
To make easy, cause to progress faster
ferment
A state of great excitement, agitation, turbulence. To incite or stir up
expiate
To make amends, make up for
Inadvertent
Resulting from lack of attention, unintentional
Nominal
Not real, too small to be taken seriously
noncommittal
Not decisive or definite, unwilling to take a position
Peculate
To steal something that has been given into ones trust, “finders keepers”
proclivity
A natural tendency, human nature
Seditious
Resistant to lawful authority, a rebel trying to overthrow the government
sangfroid
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult times
Tenuous
Thin, slender, poorly supported
Vitriolic
Bitter, sarcastic, strong acid
Wheedle
To use flattery to gain something
