Unit 3 Vocab Flashcards
adventitious
accidental, resulting from chance
acculturation
the adoption of behaviors from a surrounding society
ascribe
to assign as a quality or attribute
circuitous
taking a roundabout course
commiserate
to feel or express sorrow or pitty
enjoin
to instruct with authority; to forbid or prohibit
expedite
to hasten the movement or progress of
expiate
to make amends for
ferment
a state of agitation or turbulent change
inadvertent
accidental; unintentional
nominal
in name only; insignificantly small, minor
noncomital
not decisive, unwilling to make a decision
peculate
to embezzle funds
proclivity
a natural propensity or inclination
sangfroid
coolness and composure, especially in trying situations
seditious
eager to overthrow the current government; focused on rebellion
tenuous
having little substance; flimsy
vitriolic
bitterly scathing; cruel and sarcastic
wheedle
to persuade by flattery; cajole
abominate
to detest or hate immensely
