Vocab List 12
About this set
Created by:
zoeshrager on March 12, 2012
Subjects:
Classes:
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
15 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 aberration | the act of deviating from the ordinary or the usual; an irregularity |
| altruism | devotion to the well-being of others; an unselfish concern for others |
| apathy | indifference; a lack of interest or excitement for something |
| dross | waste; dangerous, impure material ... trivial, unimportant matter |
| duplicity | deliberate deceptiveness in speech or manner |
| equivocation | the use of ambiguous expressions in order to deceive or mislead |
| indolence | habitual laziness; inactivity |
| misnomer | an inappropriate or unsuitable name for a person or object |
| myrmidon | a faithful follower who caries out orders without question |
| novice | a beginner; a person new to an idea or activity |
| proclivity | a natural inclination or tendency |
| shard | a fragment, usually of potter, glass, or metal |
| vagrant | a wanderer; one who wanders about with no permanent home; vagabond |
| verisimilitude | the appearance or semblance of truth or reality |
| virtuoso | a person with special knowledge or skills, particularly in music |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.