Third Flashcards
jingoism
extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy.
kleptomania
recurrent urge to steal, typically without regard for need or profit.
kosher
genuine and legitimate.
legitimate
conforming to the law or to rules.
libidinous
showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
lionize
to treat (someone) as a very important and famous person
lugubrious
looking or sounding sad and dismal.
maverick
an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
mettle
a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience.
militia
a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
mortify
cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed.
muddle
bring into a disordered or confusing state.
munificent
characterized by or displaying great generosity.
necromancy
the supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future.
nefarious
wicked or criminal.