Vocab List #6 Flashcards
Vocabulary
Sectarian
Adjective - Narrowly confined to a particular group
Syn: dogmatic Ant: Tolerant
Peregrination
Noun - Travel by walking
Syn: Exploration
Accoutrement
Noun - An accessory item of dress or equipment
Syn: Device; gear
Contrive
Verb - To plan cleverly; to devise
Syn: Engineer Ant: Improvise
Hubris
Noun - Overbearing pride; arrogance
Syn: Smugness Ant: Humility
Platitude
Noun - An obvious remark; a cliche
Syn: Maxim
Venerate
Verb - To respect or revere
Syn: Glorify Ant: Despise
Scullion
Noun - A servant for menial tasks
Syn: Peon Ant: Aristocrat
Quotidian
Adjective - Everyday; commonplace
Syn: Ordinary Ant: Rare
Prognosticate
Noun - Predict
Syn: Forecast; foreshadow
Antediluvian
Adjective - Extremely old; antiquated
Syn: Ancient Ant: Modern
Stringent
Adjective - Restrictive; imposing demanding standards
Syn: Rigid Ant: Flexible
Haughty
Adjective - Condescendingly proud; arrogant
Syn: Snobbish Ant: Humble
Sanctimonious
Adjective - Showing false piety or righteousness
Syn: Hypocritical Ant: Earnest
Imbroglio
Noun - A difficult and embarrassing situation
Syn: Predicament Ant: Serenity
