Vocab: Unit 1

audacious

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks (fearless)

flippant

not showing a serious or respectful attitude (thoughtless)

nostalgic

feeling or inspiring nostalgia (looking back at past)

benevolent

having a desire to do good (kind)

foreboding

a feeling that something bad is going to happen

sardonic

grimly mocking or cynical (sarcastic)

ambivalent

mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about someone/something (uncertain)

poignant

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret (touching)

impertinence

lack of respect (rudeness)

austere

stern and cold in appearance or manner

acquire

buy or obtain (an object or asset) for oneself

bewilder

cause to become perplexed and confused

exasperate

irritate and frustrate intensely (infuriate)

tranquil

free from disturbance (calm)

reverent

feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

disgruntled

angry or dissatisfied

apathetic

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil to others (spiteful)

cynicism

an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest (skepticism)

inquisitive

curious or inquiring

facetious

treating serious issues with inappropriate humor

candid

Completely honest, straightforward

callous

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others (heartless)

derisive

expressing contempt or ridicule (mocking)

disparaging

expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory (belittle)