Week 2 - Folly Flashcards
asinine
extremely stupid or foolish.
Example: The asinine comment did nothing to help the situation.
bias
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example: The article showed a clear bias against the political candidate.
brigand
a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains.
Example: The brigand and his gang were finally captured by the police.
callous
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
Example: His callous remarks about the accident offended everyone.
callow
inexperienced and immature.
Example: The callow intern was eager but lacked experience.
dilatory
slow to act.
Example: Her dilatory response caused the project to be delayed.
dilettante
a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.
Example: As a dilettante, he dabbled in painting without ever mastering the art.
egotist
a person who is excessively conceited or self-absorbed; a self-seeker.
Example: The egotist couldn’t stop talking about his latest achievement.
impish
inclined to cause trouble; mischievous.
Example: The impish child loved to play harmless pranks on his friends.
infamous
well known for some bad quality or deed.
Example: The infamous outlaw was known throughout the country.
iniquity
immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example: The iniquity of the corrupt officials was finally exposed.
lurid
very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect.
Example: The lurid details of the crime shocked the community.
megalomania
obsession with the exercise of power, especially in the domination of others.
Example: His megalomania made it difficult for him to work with others.
miscreant
a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law.
Example: The miscreant was caught and brought to justice.
nefarious
wicked or criminal.
Example: The nefarious plot was uncovered just in time.
obsequious
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
Example: His obsequious behavior made him unpopular among his peers.
pathological
involving or caused by a physical or mental disease; compulsive.
Example: Her pathological lying made it difficult to trust her.
scurrilous
making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.
Example: The scurrilous rumors damaged her reputation irreparably.
servile
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
Example: The servile assistant did everything his boss asked without question.
sinister
giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example: The movie had a sinister tone that kept the audience on edge.
slovenly
messy and dirty.
Example: His slovenly appearance made him look unprofessional.
sordid
involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
Example: The sordid details of the scandal were all over the news.
unsavory
disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at.
Example: The dish was so unsavory that no one wanted to eat it.
untoward
unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example: His untoward behavior at the party was embarrassing for everyone.
