Zb Flashcards
imperturbable
unbothered or calm under pressure
I was always imperturbable in the Operating Room.
animus
hatred
The animus against Trump was drowned beneath a monstrous Red Wave that swept the Nation.
haute monde
high society
The Haute Monde of Hollywood are currently panicking.
heirophant
one who understands and explains mysterious and esoteric knowledge esp. religious mysteries
Zacharia Stitchin was a hierophant of Ancient Aliens.
antipathy
repugnance towards someone or something
Bill Gates antipathy for the Human Race is palpable.
malentendu
a misunderstanding
The previously buried malentendu between the Hatfields and McCoys is resurrected and the feud is on again.
cap-a-pie
head to foot
During Michigan winters I was surrounded cap-a-pie in 10 pounds of goose down clothing.
plebiscite
A group of qualified voters who vote on a public issue of importance
The Floridian plebiscite has defeated pro-abortion Proposition 4.
spancel
a rope on an animal to prevent straying
Henry would continuously fight, chokingly at the spancel’s limit.
mettlesome
spirited, courageous
The mettlesome amputee Veteran fought off the crowd of attackers.
handsel
a gift given for good luck
She gave her suitor a handsel, consisting of a Daisy with one petal, and then kissed him.
eristic
finely argumentative
JD Vance is wonderfully eristic.
mulct
to defraud or swindle
Kamala did her best to mulct the Democratic voters of improving their lives economically.
parvenue
a woman who has suddenly come into some money
John pulled me aside and whispered, “The hottest parvenue is 28 year old Sheila whose 90 year old husband finally, excuse me, unfortunately died.”
iatrophobia
fear of going to the doctor
Iatrophobia is quite common.
