My words - 2 Flashcards
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penurious
lacking money
Slapdash
something done carelessly or hastily
Arcane
mysterious or understood by few
underscored
emphasize.
Tax
put a heavy demand on something, or to stress it.
trounce
thrash; beat; whip
bolster
support or strengthen
digress
straying from the main point
Reprehensible
deserving blame
trailblazer
someone who is an innovator or pioneer in their field
dilettante
noob in their field
upstart
arrogance or impudence
bandied about
to discuss or mention something casually or informally
prosaic
dull; ordinary
Saccharine
sweet
epicurean
a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink.
precis
summary
rehash
to present something as new that is not very different from its previous form
disenfranchise
take away the vote
Panegyric
expressing praise
Incendiary
likely to provoke strong reactions or anger
Accolade
praise or award
adulation
excessive admiration or praise
latitude
freedom to move about