Key Vocabulary from 'A Doll's House': Spendthrift to Heedless

unsavory

morally offensive

imprudent

lacking wise self-restraint

caprice

a sudden desire

indiscretion

a petty misdeed

irresolute

uncertain how to act or proceed

tactless

lacking what is considerate in dealing with others

prevaricate

be deliberately ambiguous or unclear

scurrilous

expressing offensive, insulting, or scandalous criticism

contrive

make or work out a plan for; devise

intercede

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

obstinate

marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

rash

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

loathsome

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

inexorable

impossible to prevent, resist, or stop

amicable

characterized by friendship and good will

variegated

having an assortment of colors

unfathomable

resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be immeasurable

unscrupulous

without principles

heedless

characterized by careless unconcern

incredulous

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

unassailable

impossible to attack

spendthrift

recklessly wasteful

precarious

not secure; beset with difficulties

broach

bring up a topic for discussion

procure

get by special effort