vocab #2 Flashcards
Cynical
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Censure
To express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.
Indignation
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something perceived as unfair, unjust, or wrong.
Palatable
Pleasant or acceptable to taste, or in a more figurative sense, agreeable or acceptable in a situation.
Frivolous
Not having any serious purpose or value; trivial or superficial.
Idiosyncratic
Peculiar or individualistic; characteristic of a specific person or group.
Canonical
Conforming to accepted or traditional standards, especially in literature, art, or religion.
Contrivance
A device or plan created to serve a specific purpose, often in a clever or artificial way.
Amiable
Having a friendly and pleasant manner.
Conspicuously
In a way that attracts attention; noticeably or prominently.
Quelled
To suppress or put an end to something, usually an emotion, feeling, or rebellion.
Feigning
Pretending to be affected by something, especially a feeling or condition.
Intermediary
A person who acts as a go-between or mediator in a negotiation or transaction.
Exasperating
Extremely annoying or frustrating.
Refulgent
Shining brightly; radiant.
Fallacy
A mistaken belief or idea, often based on faulty reasoning.
Opulence
Great wealth or luxuriousness; abundance of riches.
Resigned (tone)
Accepting something unpleasant that one cannot avoid or change.
Disillusionment
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the realization that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Evocative
Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
Provocative
Causing strong reactions, often deliberately; stimulating thought or feelings.
Specious
Seemingly plausible, but actually wrong or misleading.
Drab
Dull or lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Reverent
Showing deep respect, admiration, or awe.
Spare
Minimal or simple, without unnecessary embellishments. Using just enough words to convey the message without excess detail or flourish. It’s often precise, economical, and direct.
