Vocab 5 Flashcards
Admonish
Warn or reprimand someone firmly
Aplomb
Self confidence or assurance
Barrage
A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area
Cognizant
Having knowledge or being aware of
Collusion
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive
Hegemony
Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others
Nebulous
In the form of a cloud or haze
Paradigm
A typical example or pattern of something
Unctuous
(Of a person) Excessively or ingratiatingly flattering
Urbane
Courteous and refined manner (typically of a man)
Ambulatory
Relating to or adapted for walking
Din
A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Brazen
Bold and without shame
Ennui
A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
Exonerate
(especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case.
Inscrutable
Impossible to understand or interpret
Prognosticate
Foretell or Prophesy a future event.
Schism
A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief
Sedition
Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state monarch
Wizened
Shriveled or wrinkled with age
