Vocabulary #8 Flashcards
Bombast
Scholarly vocabulary that doesn’t have a lot of meaning. Pompous or inflated language/speech
Aphorism
A short, brief saying. A general truth.
Dissent
To differ in opinion. To differ in sentiment/to disagree
Glib
Insincere response, loquacious, superficial/talkative response; garrulous
Innuendo
An indirect hint/intonation; insinuating
Prate
To talk excessively, foolish about something; to babble
Reticent
Silent; Reserved; Not revealing your thoughts
Solecisim
A grammatical error; a breach of good manners/ettiquette
Spiel
A high flown speech usually for the purpose of luring
Caveat Emptor
The seller of the product cannot be held response for the quality of that product unless guaranteed a warranty.
Vociferous
Speaking out; Crying out noisily, clamourously
Extempore
Impromptu; to do something without preparation
Ad Hoc
Dealing with a special subject
Habeas Corpus
A legal writ requiring a person to appear before a judge or court.
Subpoena
Summoning a witness to appear before court or submitting data
Abrogate
To repeal or abolish by formal means
Adjudicate
To settle by judicial means
Quid Pro Quo
An exchange; to substitute something for something else
Extortion
People who use their positions in office/of authority to gain something valuable such as money
Malfeasance
Wrongdoing by a public authority. An act that is considered legally unjustified.
