Vocab 3 Flashcards
Wheedle
to persuade by flattery or guile; cajole
Tenuous
having little substance; flimsy
Inadvertent
accidental; unintentional
Commiserate
to feel or express sorrow or pity for; sympathize with
Sangfroid
coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances
Adventitious
accidental; resulting from chance
Seditious
eager to overthrow the current government; intently focused on rebellion
Abominate
to detest or hate intensely
Ferment
to make turbulent; to excite or agitate
Enjoin
to instruct with authority; to forbid or prohibit
Expiate
to make amends for
Nominal
in name only; insignificantly small; minor
Circuitous
taking a roundabout, lengthy course
Vitriolic
bitterly scathing; cruel and sarcastic
Proclivity
a natural propensity or inclination
Peculate
to embezzle funds or engage in embezzlement
Acculturation
the adoption of behaviors from a surrounding society
Ascribe
to assign as a quality or attribute
Expedite
to hasten the movement or progress of
Noncommittal
not decisive; unwilling to make a decision
