Vocabulary

reproach

address in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment

remonstrance

a forcefully reproachful protest

trepidation

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

felicitous

well chosen or suited to the circumstances

capricious

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

supercilious

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

dubious

careful and circumspect in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage

discreet

careful and circumspect in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

evasive

tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly

reconnoiter

scout (out), make a survey of, make an observation