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English Vocab 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sycophant | someone who uses flattery to try to get what they want fro an authority figure, teacher's pet |
| pernicious | intending to cause harm, irritating |
| ubiquitous | appearing everywhere, common |
| non sequitur | a statement that does not logically follow a conversation's flow, interruption |
| diatribe | a forceful and bitter verbal attack, rant |
| slipshod | showing a lack of care or thought, botched |
| nefarious | wicked or criminal, evil |
| precursor | a person or thing that comes before another of a similar kind, forerunner |
| impregnable | unable to be captured or broken into, secure |
| demure | shy or modest, reserved |
| jingoistic | characterized by extreme patriotism, chauvinism, or nationalism, patriotic |
| implacable | not able to be pleased or changed, adamant |
| affinity | a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something, talent |
| coquette | a woman who flirts to get what she wants, flirt |
| harangue | to give a lengthy aggressive speech, rant |
| placid | not easily upset or excited, calm |
| talisman | an object with magical powers to bring good luck, charm |
| abhor | hate, loathe |
| misogynist | someone who hates women, chauvinist |
| bemoan | express discontent or sorrow over, lament |