vocab chapter 6 Flashcards
anomalous
abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual
aspersion
a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming
bizarre
extremely strange, unusual. atypical
brusque
abrupt, blunt, with no formalities
cajole
to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice
castigate
to punish or criticize severely.
contrive
to plan with ingenuity; to bring about through a plan
demagogue
a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
disabuse
to free from deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking
ennui
weariness or dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom
fetter
a chain or shackle placed on the feet. to figuratively or realistically chain something or someone. to render helpless.
heinous
very wicked, offensive, hateful
immutable
not subject to change, constant
insurgent
one who rebels, or rises against authority. rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority.
megalomania
a delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent far in excess of reality.
sinecure
a position requiring little or no work. easy work
surruptitious
stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud.
transgress
to go beyond a limit or boundary, to sin, violate a law.
transmute
to change from one nation, substance, or form to another.
vicarious
performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in the place of another.
