affectation
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
complacent
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
Paul believes the medical advances made in treating HIV over the past decade have led to people becoming more
complacent and taking more risks.
BBC (Aug 7, 2012)
= self-satisfied
concomitant
an event or situation that happens at the same time
= co-occurrence
> subsequent
culpable
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or injurious
But the state is even more
culpable, making bad decisions about the design of the program, particularly the contractual requirements related to field testing.
New York Times (Jun 26, 2012)
= blameworthy, blameable, guilty
depravity
moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
= a corrupt or degenerate act or practice
espouse
choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.
- adopt, embrace
galling
causing irritation or annoyance
The high pay phone costs in Germany are particularly
galling for many troops because they can call home from combat areas for much less.
New York Times (Mar 2, 2012)
= annoying, irritating
hallmark
a distinctive characteristic or attribute
ignominious
deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
= dishonourable,disgraceful, inglorious, shameful
nefarious
extremely wicked
According to my “hospitality insider,”
nefarious guest activities are only becoming more foul and disturbing.
Slate (Jul 3, 2012)
= villainous
nonchalant
marked by blithe unconcern
= unconcerned, casual
mitigate
make less severe or harsh
= lighten, palliate,
perpetuate
cause to continue or prevail
Many accused the show of mocking Islam and
perpetuating racial stereotypes.
BBC (Sep 7, 2012)
propensity
a natural inclination
Most unfortunate, and misleading, are the links these reporters imply between military service, mental health and an increased
propensity for extreme violence.
New York Times (Jul 3, 2012)
reconcile
come to terms
= harmonise
scapegoat
someone who is punished for the errors of others
“Our folks are so angry and frustrated about being used as a
scapegoatthat they’re going to continue to engage in this battle.”
New York Times (Jun 9, 2012)
squander
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
= spend extravagantly
supersede
take the place or move into the position of
= replace
ludicrous
inviting ridicule
= absurd, nonsensical, idiotic, humorous, laughable, ridiculous
latent
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
“Uncertainties about the fiscal outlook in the United States present a particular
latent risk to global financial stability,” Mr. Viñals said.
New York Times (Jul 16, 2012)
= potential, possible
> inactive (not presently active)
tenacity
persistent determination
The work is pushed steadily, with
tenacity, but results are slow in coming.
Orth, Samuel P.