18 Flashcards
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exonerate
(especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case.
subterfuge
deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal.
punctilious
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
untenable
(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
impecunious
having little or no money
unflappable
having or showing calmness in a crisis.
firebrand
a person who is passionate about a particular cause, typically inciting change and taking radical action
maxim
a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
ethereal
extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
exorbitant
make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
juxtaposed
place or deal with close together for contrasting effect
prolific
resent in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.
chastised
punish, especially by beating.
reprisals
an act of retaliation
complacent
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.
irascible
having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
exalt
hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak very highly of.
eminent
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
imperious
assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering
obstreperous
noisy and difficult to control.
serendipity
the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way
mellifluous
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
enormity
the great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong
presentiment
an intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding.
