Vocab 7 Flashcards
Mischievous
maliciously or playfully annoying.
Creed
any system, doctrine, or formula of religious belief, as of a denomination.
Cynicism
cynical disposition, character, or belief (negative or distrustful view of human nature, opposite of idealism)
Corrupt
guilty of dishonest practices, as bribery; lacking integrity; crooked
Satirize
to attack or ridicule with satire.
Expound
to set forth or state in detail
Conventions
a rule, method, or practice established by usage; custom, general agreement or consent
Superfluities
a superabundant or excessive amount.
Extravagance
excessive or unnecessary expenditure or outlay of money.
Elaborate
worked out with great care and nicety of detail; executed with great minuteness
Recluse
a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.
Stylite
one of a class of solitary ascetics who lived on the top of high pillars or columns.
Beatnik
a person who rejects or avoids conventional behavior, dress, etc.
Contingent
dependent for existence, occurrence, character, etc., on something not yet certain; conditional
Archives
a place where public records or other historical documents are kept.
Esoteric
understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite
Suave
smoothly agreeable or polite; agreeably or blandly urbane.
Discreet
careful in conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy,/secrecy, prudent
Automaton
a mechanical figure or contrivance constructed to act as if by its own power; robot.
Supranational
outside or beyond the authority of one national government
Virtuoso
a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
Magnanimous
generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness
Acclamation
a loud shout or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval.
Ominous
portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; inauspicious
Burgeon
to grow or develop quickly; flourish
Obeisance
a movement of the body expressing deep respect, such as a bow or curtsy or similar gesture
Implicit
implied, rather than explicitly stated
Tenacity
the quality of being tenacious, or of holding fast; persistence
Diametrically
in direct opposition; being at opposite extremes; complete
Veracity
habitual observance of truth in speech or statement; truthfulness
Opportune
appropriate, favorable, or suitable
Furtive
taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret
Melee
a confused hand-to-hand fight or struggle among several people.
Aficionado
an ardent devotee; fan, enthusiast.
Jeer
to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely
