17 Flashcards
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disseminate
spread (something, especially information) widely.
prosaic
having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty.
conniving
given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful
assuage
make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.
provident
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future.
vitriolic
filled with bitter criticism or malice.
flush
(of a person’s skin, face, etc.) become red and hot, typically as the result of illness or strong emotion.
ascribed
attribute something to (a cause).
boon
a thing that is helpful or beneficial.
miscreant
a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law.
inviolate
free or safe from injury or violation.
voracious
having a very eager approach to an activity.
percipient
(of a person) having a good understanding of things; perceptive.
patent
easily recognizable; obvious.
vacillate
alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
exasperate
irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely.
verisimilitude
the appearance of being true or real.
involved
difficult to comprehend; complicated.
idiosyncrasies
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
Malfeasance
wrongdoing, especially by a public official.
moribund
(of a person) at the point of death.
inundate
overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
abjure
solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).
officious
assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters.
