LP 17 Flashcards
(20 cards)
quintessential
representing the perfect example of something
impetus
that which stimulates activity; incentive
terse
using only a few words but clear and to the point; polished
prevaricator
a liar
ribald
characterized by coarse joking; irreverent; offensive
purloin
to steal; to practice theft
propensity
natural leaning or tendency
prolific
characterized by abundant productivity
reverie
the condition of being lost in thought
verboten
forbidden
hackneyed
trite and commonplace by overuse
sacrosanct
sacred; holy; inviolable
placate
to soothe; to pacify
halcyon
tranquil; happy
sundry
various; miscellaneous
taciturn
almost always silent; not liking to talk
volition
an act of the will
pensive
dreamily, and often sadly, thoughtful
insatiable
cannot be satisfied
impeccable
without defect or error; flawless