Vocab
keen; mentally sharp adj
perspicacious
using or consuming sparingly adj
abstemious
a magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck noun
talisman
to waver; to sway indecisively verb
vacillate
transparent; clear adj
pellucid
no longer current or applicable; antiquated adj
archaic
v. to take over; to seize power
usurp
adj. treating with condescension; acting superior
patronizing
an evil or wicked act noun
iniquity
n. a universal truth; an established rule
axiom
to remove vulgar or objectionable material verb
expurgate
adj. melodious; pleasing to the ear
dulcet
n. an artist's or a designer's workshop
atelier
adj. not allowing refusal or delay; imperative
peremptory
n. one who bears the blame for others
scapegoat