Vocab 5.5

Front 1

idiosyncrasy

Back 1

a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
Something that makes you different
He was full of odd idiosyncrasies.

Front 2

ignominy

Back 2

shame and disgrace
something that makes you look bad
His ignominy was recognized by all after what dirty deeds he had done.

Front 3

mundane

Back 3

earthly,worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary
concerned with everyday stuff
His mundane attitude brought me no joy.

Front 4

nuance

Back 4

a subtle or slight variation, delicate gradation or shade of difference
a slight change or variation
He checked and rechecked his paper for subtle nuances.

Front 5

overweening

Back 5

conceited, presumptuous;excessive, immoderate
cocky, arrogant
His overweening attitude impressed no one.

Front 6

penchant

Back 6

a strong attraction or inclination
somethinng that you're drawn to
He had a penchant for that woman.

Front 7

reputed

Back 7

according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation
having a good rep
His reputed work made me hire him originally.

Front 8

sophistry

Back 8

reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound
educated-sounding crap
His sophistry impressed none of the intelligent class.

Front 9

sumptuous

Back 9

costly, rich, magnificent
expensive, sweet looking
His sumptuous car drew women by the masses, much to his wife's dismay.

Front 10

ubiquitous

Back 10

present or existing everywhere
something that's everywhere
His annoying comments were ubiquitous once they were on YouTube.