Vocab List 2 Flashcards
(15 cards)
arrogated
def: take for oneself without justification
syn: seize, take, claim
abrogate
def: to do away with (law or agreement)
syn: revoke, overturn
derogating
def: to take away, detract
syn: belittle, lessen
pellucid
def: translucently crystal clear
syn: limpid, clear
lissome
def: gracefulness and flexibility of a body
syn: flexible, slender, graceful
seraphic
def: referring to a member of highest order
syn: pure, angelic
turpitude
def: bad behavior
syn: wickedness
wizened
def: shriveled or wrinkled with age
syn: wrinkled, shriveled
tractable
def: easy to control or influence
syn: manageable, controllable
temerity
def: excessive confidence or boldness
syn: audacity, confidence
puerile
def: childish behavior
syn: silly, immature, childish
penultimate
def: second to last
syn: second to last
prosaic
def: lacking emphasis or beauty
syn: ordinary, everyday
perspicacious
def: having a ready and understanding insight of things
syn: perceptive, observant
prurient
def: having or encouraging interest in sexual matters
syn: naughty, lustful
