END OF SEASON VOCAB Flashcards
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caprice/capricious
His capricious actions made him an undesirable manager in the office.
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.
lucrative
Great Britain colonized India in the late 18th century and exploited the lucrative cotton trade there.
producing a great deal of profit.
impertinent
The Ottomans would largely be impertinent in a conversation regarding the Trail of Tears.
not showing proper respect; rude OR not relevant
sully/sullied
Hitler’s swift action on his commitment did nothing to sully his name to the Germans.
damage the purity or integrity of; defile.
prevaricate
The APWH texbook largely prevaricated their words when about more modern political conflicts.
speak or act in an evasive way.
obstinate
My sister is the most obstinate in my family, and so it makes sense no one wants to argue with her.
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
insinuate
His slight grin insinuated he knew more about the secret than he let on.
suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
infantilize
If you want me to stop infantilizing you, then start showing me you can act your age.
treat (someone) as a child or in a way which denies their maturity in age or experience.
austere
The Tokugawa Shogunate was austere in supressing Christian practices in order to prevent another cultural war.
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
paternalistic
The paternalistic nature of colonialism caused many revolutions and uprisings around the world.
relating to or characterized by the restriction of the freedom and responsibilities of subordinates or dependents in their supposed interest.
zeal/zealous
His overzealousness led him to jeapordize the mission with his inabability to put on a poker face.
showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
inocuous
Don’t worry, the gass is inocuous to human beings.
not harmful or offensive.
