Digital Flashcards
(12 cards)
caprice/capricious
a sudden, impulsive desire or change of mind, often without apparent reason; whim
lucrative
producing a great deal of profit; profitable
impertinent
not showing proper respect; rude.
sully/sullied
damage the purity or integrity of; defile, taint, tarnish.
prevaricate
speak or act in an evasive way; stall.
obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so; stubborn.
insinuate
suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way; imply (but in a bad way)
infantilize
treat (someone) as a child or in a way which denies their maturity in age or experience.
austere
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; harsh, stern.
paternalistic
elating to or characterized by the restriction of the freedom and responsibilities of subordinates or dependents in their supposed interest; making descions without giving an option to the subordinate?
zeal/zealous
great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective; passion
innocuous
not harmful or offensive; harmless