Vocab 4.5-4.8 Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is an Iconoclast?
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions.
What is a Homily?
A sermon or serious talk giving moral or spiritual advice.
What does Impunity mean?
Freedom from punishment or harm.
What does Magisterial mean?
Authoritative; commanding and dignified.
What does Meretricious mean?
Attracting attention in a flashy, vulgar way; falsely attractive.
What is a Menagerie?
A collection of animals; a diverse or varied group.
What is a Supposition?
An assumption or hypothesis made without conclusive evidence.
What does Supersede mean?
To replace or take the place of something or someone.
What is Invective?
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
What does Inure mean?
To become accustomed to something unpleasant through prolonged exposure.
What is an Idiom?
A phrase or expression whose meaning is not literal but understood through usage.
What does Decorous mean?
Proper, polite, and in good taste.
What does Droll mean?
Amusing in a quirky or odd way.
What does Ebullient mean?
Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement.
What does Insidious mean?
Proceeding in a harmful but subtle or gradual way.
What does Modish mean?
Fashionable or stylish.
What does Punctilious mean?
Paying close attention to details, especially of etiquette or conduct.
What does Effete mean?
Worn out; overrefined and ineffective.
What is Wanderlust?
A strong desire to travel.
What does Acrimony mean?
Bitterness or harshness in speech or behavior.
What does Altruistic mean?
Selflessly concerned for the well-being of others.
What is a Malefactor?
A person who commits a crime or does something wrong.
What is a Microcosm?
A small representation of something larger; a miniature world.
What does Palpable mean?
So intense it seems tangible; able to be felt or touched.
