What does pernicious mean?
Intending to cause harm
What does sycophant mean?
Someone who uses flattery to get what they want (usually from an authority figure).
What is a non-sequitur?
A statement that does not logically follow a conversation’s flow. ( I.e. A random comment)
What is a diatribe?
A forceful, bitter verbal attack.
What does ubiquitous mean?
Appearing everywhere.
What does slipshod mean?
Showing a lack of care or thought.
What is a precursor?
A person or thing that comes before another of a similar kind.
What does nefarious mean?
Wicked or criminal.
What does demure mean?
Shy or modest.
What does impregnable mean?
Unable to be captured or broken into.
What does jingoistic mean?
Overly patriotic.
What does implacable mean?
Unable to be soothed.
What does affinity mean?
Natural skill.
What is a coquette?
A woman who flirts to get what she wants.
What does harangue mean?
To lecture at length in an aggressive way.
What does bemoan mean?
To express sorrow or discontent over.
What is a misogynist?
Someone (a man) who hates women and belittles their role.
To abhor is…
To hate.
A talisman is….
An object used for good luck. (Like a rabbit’s foot)
Someone who is placid is…
Not easily upset or excited.
Bovine means….
In the plodding manner of a cow. (Slow if you are a bovinian lol)
Sara is facetious. Which means?
She treats serious issues with inappropriate humor.
To be contrite is to be…
Deeply remorseful for bad actions.
Caleb was erudite in divergent. Erudite meaning….?
Showing great knowledge or learning.
