Vocab Flashcards
Anomalous
deviating from what is standard
His kindness was anomalous; his cruelty was expected.
Aspersion
Attack on reputation of someone
She cast an aspersion; he ignored the insult.
Bizarre
very strange or unusual
The outfit was bizarre; the reaction was predictable.
Brusque
abrupt in speech or manner
His words were brusque; her tone was gentle
Cajole
persuade, coax, wheedle
She cajoled; he refused.
Castigate
punish, reprimand, scold
The coach castigated; the team listened.
Contrive
create or bring about a situation
He contrived a scheme; she saw the trick.
Demagogue
agitator, manipulator, demonstrator
The demagogue misled; the leader guided.
Disabuse
correct, enlighten, debunk
She disabused him; he clung to falsehoods.
Ennui
boredom, lethargy, restlessness
The speech caused ennui; the debate sparked interest.
Fetter
restrain, shackle, chain
Chains fettered him; freedom awaited him.
Heinous
wicked, evil, atrocious
His crimes were heinous; his punishment was just.
Immutable
unchanging, fixed, permanent
The truth is immutable; opinions are not.
Insurgent
rebel, revolutionary, mutineer
The insurgents fought; the government resisted.
Megalomania
arrogance, delusion, egotism
His megalomania grew; his power faded.
Sinecure
a position requiring little work
He held a sinecure; she worked tirelessly.
Surreptitious
secret, stealthy, covert
Their meeting was surreptitious; their secret was safe.
Transgress
infringe or go beyond the rules
He transgressed the rules; he faced the consequences.
Transmute
to change in form
Pain transmuted to strength; fear turned to courage.
Vicarious
indirect, secondhand, substitute
She felt vicarious joy; he shared her happiness.
