A Dolls House Flashcards
(12 cards)
Caprice/Capricious
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood and behavior.
“The caprices of the electroplate.”
Lucrative
producing a great deal of profit.
“A lucrative career as a stand-up comedian.”
Impertinent
not showing proper respect; rude.
“An impertinent question.”
Sully/Sullied
damage the purity or integrity of; defile.
“They were outraged that anyone should sully their good name.”
Prevaricate
speak or act in a certain way.
“He seemed to prevaricate when journalists ask pointed questions.”
Obstinate
stubborn, refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite the attempts to persuade.
“Her obstinate determination to pursue a career in radio.
Insinuate
suggest, or hint at something in an unpleasant way.
“He was insiuating that I had zero self control.”
Infantilize
treat someone as if they are a child, or in a way which denies them a higher level of maturity.
“Making yourself a victim infantilizes you.”
Austere
severe or strict in manner, attituded, or appearance.
“An austere man, with a rigid outlook.”
Paternalistic
relating to or a characterized by the restriction of the freedom and responsibilities of subordinates or dependents in their supposed interest.
“The paternalistic views of the colonizers.”
Zeal/Zealous
showing great energy or enthuisiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
“He was a zealous supporter of consititution and parlimentary reform.”
Innocuous
not harmful or offensive.
“It was a innocuous question.”
