Vocab QUIZ 1 (9.22.16) Flashcards
Conformist
A person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices.
Divergent
Tending to be different or develop in different directions.
Evanescent
Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.
Hedonist
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker.
Impute
represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute.
Extenuating
Make (guilt or an offense) seem less serious or more forgivable.
Alacrity
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Apprehension
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Narcissistic
Having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one’s physical appearance.
Suppress
To forcibly put an end to.
Vindicate
To clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.