vocab for midterm

narrow-minded, parochial, provincial

weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom

a delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc., far in excess of reality

to draw forth, bring out from some source

a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)

performed, suffered, or otherwise experienced by one person in place of another

persistent, showing industry and determination

that which surrounds (as an atmosphere); a distinctive air or personal quality

to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute

a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming

to steal, especially in a sneaky way and in petty amounts

causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational; pale or sallow in color; terrible or passionate in intensity or lack of restraint

to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy, quench

excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable

self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle or rule

shapeless, without definite form; of no particular type of character; without organization, unity, or cohesion

one who rebels or rises against authority; (adj) rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority; surging or rushing in on

to plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan

very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety

strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position

composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported