Lit Words: 2 The Boogaloo

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callous

(adj.) insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic

capricious

(adj.) given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; mercurial; fickle

chide

(verb) to express disapproval of; scold; reproach

chimerical

(adj.) unreal; imaginary; visionary; wildly fanciful

coquettish

(adj.) (of a woman) characteristically flirtatious, especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner

credulous

(adj.) willing to believe or trust too readily; gullible

debacle

(noun) a complete collapse or failure

decry

(verb) to speak disparagingly of; denounce as faulty or worthless

deluge

(verb) to overrun; overwhelm

(noun) an overflow; drenching rain

demure

(adj.) characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved

dire

(adj.) urgent; desperate

disparage

(verb) to bring reproach or discredit; belittle

callous (sentence)

Despite the suffering around him, he remained ______, showing no signs of empathy or concern for others.

capricious (sentence)

Her decisions were often ______, changing from one moment to the next without warning.

chide (sentence)

She would often ____ her friend for being late, expressing her disapproval in a light-hearted manner.

chimerical (sentence)

The ideas she proposed seemed ______, purely the product of her imagination rather than reality.

coquettish (sentence)

Her _______ behavior captured his attention effortlessly, as she playfully flirted with those around her.

credulous (sentence)

He was so ________ that he believed almost everything he heard without questioning it.

decry (sentence)

The critics ______ the new policy, arguing that it was flawed and ineffective.

debacle (sentence)

The project turned out to be a complete _____, failing to meet any of its objectives.

deluge (sentence)

The heavy rain caused a ______, flooding the streets and overwhelming the city.

demure (sentence)

She maintained a _____ presence, often shy and reserved.

dire (sentence)

The situation had grown ____, requiring immediate action to prevent disaster.

disparage (sentence)

He would often _______ others’ achievements, belittling their efforts.