Vocab Flashcards
Epigram
A short, witty statement
Supercilious
Arrogant, scornful
Extemporizing
To do or manage something without preparation; to improvise
Feign
To imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend
Apathetic
Not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive
Languid
Lacking energy or vitality; listless
Convivial
Sociable; merry; festive
Affectation
Behavior that is assumed rather than natural; an artificiality. An exaggerated display of
Subterfuge
A deceptive strategy; something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; “he wasn’t sick–it was just a subterfuge”
Exultation
A feeling of extreme joy
Nebulous
Cloudy, unclear
Euphemism
the substitution of a pleasant or neutral term in place of one considered harsh or offensive
Laudable
Praiseworthy; admirable
Insidious
marked by hidden danger, stealthy, or treacherous
Ingratiate
to deliberately gain favor with someone. To literally be in “good graces” with someone.
Dilatory
tending or inclined to delay or waste time; lingering; lazy
Elusive
difficult to catch or grasp …Elude – v. escape, either physically or mentally
Tumult
A disorderly commotion or disturbance; uproar; confusion
Rancor
Bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will
Provincial
Not fashionable; unsophisticated
