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vocab 7

Terms in this set (15)

Anachronistic
out of date, not attributed to the correct historical period (ADJ.)
Circuitous
indirect, taking the longest route ( (ADJ.)
Amicable
friendly, agreeable (ADJ.)
Emulate
to imitate, follow an example (V.)
Demagogue
a gifted orator, usually appealing to emotion or prejudice to excite/anger the public (N.)
Extenuating
excusing, lessening the seriousness of guilt or crime, e.g., of mitigating factors (ADJ.)
Impute
to attribute an action to particular person or group the crimes imputed to Richard III (V.) [Often negative but doesn't have to be]
Opulent
wealthy (ADJ.)
Rancorous
bitter, hateful (ADJ.)
Spurious
lacking authenticity, false (ADJ.)
Transient
temporary, shortlived, fleeting
Prudent
careful, cautious (ADJ.)
Haughty
arrogant and condescending (ADJ.)
Clairvoyant
exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future (ADJ.)
Arid
extremely dry or deathly boring (ADJ.)
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