Departure Glossary

Departure Glossary

berate

A scolding harangue or rebuke.

condescending

In a way that is patronizing, pompous, haughty or contemptuous.

corroborate

To verify with existing data.

apropos

Concerning or regarding the current topic.

ire

Invoked anger; a feeling of rising fury.

prognosis

Forecasted condition of someone recovering from an illness.

ubiquitous

Existing everywhere at the same time.

doppelganger

A double; a twin; a conjured mirror image.

cajole

To persuade through flattery or other slightly devious means.

paradigm

A standard model; an original prototype.

contingency

An eventuality; something that is possible or even likely.

cumbersome

Unwieldy; difficult or awkward to move; bulky.

pilfer

To steal.

admonish

To caution against something; to verbally punish.

faux

False or phony; an imitation; a forgery.

grandiose

Lavish and impressive; ostentatious.

predicated

Based on; established by.

connive

To scheme; to conspire with others.

precarious

On the verge of falling; risky and unstable.

precipice

A steep overhang from a tall height.

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