Vocabulary English Term 2 Midterm Exam Flashcards
Vicariously
Experiencing or living through someone else’s actions or experiences, typically through observation or imagination.
Surreptitiously
Done or acting in a secret, stealthy, or sneaky manner to avoid detection or attention.
Disabuse
To correct someone’s false belief or misconception and provide them with accurate information.
Cajole
To coax, persuade, or convince someone through flattery or gentle persistence.
Contrive
To cleverly plan or invent something, often with skill or ingenuity.
Fetters
To restrict or restrain someone or something, often metaphorically implying limitation or inhibition.
Aspersions
A negative remark or criticism that casts doubt or disparages someone’s reputation.
Immutable
Unchanging or unalterable, typically used to describe something that is constant or permanent.
Brusque
Being abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often perceived as rude or unfriendly.
Anomalous
Something that is abnormal or deviates from what is expected or typical.
Demagogue
A political leader who appeals to emotions and prejudices of the public to gain power, often using divisive tactics.
Transgress
To violate a law, rule, or moral code, often by exceeding boundaries or limits.
Insurgent
A person who rebels against authority or an established system, often in a political or military context.
Heinous
Extremely evil or wicked, often describing a highly atrocious or abhorrent act.
Ennui
A feeling of boredom, dissatisfaction, or weariness resulting from a lack of interest or stimulation.
