Vocab Unit #6 Flashcards
anomalous
abnormal, irregular
aspersion
a damaging statement/slander
bizarre
extremely strange/weird
brusque
adrupt, blunt, with no formalities
cajole
to persuade through flattery
castigate
to punish extremely, severely
contrive
to plan; bring about through a plan
demagogue
a leader who exploits lies to gain power
disabuse
to free from deception or error
ennui
bored; weariness and dissatisfaction
fetter
a chain or shackle placed on feet; anything that confines or constrains
heinous
very wicked/offensive/hateful
immutable
constant, no subject to change
insurgent
one who rebels or rises against authority
megalomania
an illusion caused by great power, wealth, talent, etc.
sinecure
a position requiring little to no work; an easy god
surreptitious
stealthy, secret
transgress
to go beyond a limit or boundary
transmute
to change from one form to another
vicarious
experienced by one person in place of another (ex. Watching movies for VICARIOUS excitement)
