Vocabulary #5

1)acumen-The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain
Laura handles her business with great acumen.
2)adjudicate-Make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter
He adjudicated upon the case of murder.
3)anachronism-A thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists
It is almost an anachronism to use dictionary these days.
4)apocryphal-(of a story or statement) Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
His story always seem to be apocryphal, even though they are true.
5)disparity-A great difference.
There is a disparity between what he says and what he does.
6)dissimulate-Conceal or disguise (one's thoughts, feelings, or character)
Superman dissimulate himself as a regular person.
7)empirical-Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
To find the percentage error, empiricle - experimental over empirical times 100.
8)flamboyant-(of a person or their behavior) Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
Everyone wants flamboyant life.
9)fulsome-Complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree
His new book has received fulsome praise from readers.
10)immolate-kill or offer as a sacrifice, esp. by burning.
Long ago, many people were immolated for Gods.
11)imperceptible-Impossible to perceive.
The difference between their opinions is imperceptible.
12)lackey-A servant
Many people used to have lackey to clean the house and make meals for them.
13)liaison-Communication or cooperation that facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations.
He’ s a liaison between the two groups.
14)monolithic-Formed of a single large block of stone.
15)mot juste-The exact, appropriate word.
"What the.." is mot juste when you see something awkward.
16)nihilism-The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
**I don't get this word...:(
17)patrician-An aristocrat or nobleman
He has the style and manner of a patrician
18)propitiate-Win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them.
Immolation were made to propitiate the gods
19)sic-intentionally so written
There is no farther explanation about this quoute, it is just sic.   ?????
20)sublimate-(esp. in psychoanalytic theory) Divert or modify (an instinctual impulse) into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity.