Words Flashcards
Sycophant
Someone who uses flattery to get what he/she wants from an authority figure
Pernicious
Intending to cause harm
Ubiquitous
Appearing everywhere
Non sequitur
A statement that does not logically follow a conversation’s flow
Diatribe
A forceful or bitter verbal attack
Slipshod
Showing a lack or care or thought
Nerfarious
Wicked or criminal
Precursor
A person or thing that comes before another of a similar kind
Impregnable
Unable to be captured or broken into
Demure
Shy or modest
Jingoistic
Overly patriotic
Implacable
Unable to be soothed
Affinity
A nautural skill
Coquette
A woman who flirts to get what she wants
Harangue
Lecture at length in an aggressive way
Bemoan
Express discontent or sorrow over
Misogynist
Someone who hates women
Abhor
Hate
Talisman
An object with magical powers to bring good luck
Placid
Not easily upset or excited