PAP ENG II - Vocab Set 3

Contentious (adj.)

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

Reprove (v.)

to express disapproval or criticism of someone’s actions or behavior

Pessimism (n.)

a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen

Cursory (adj.)

hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

Profligate (adj.)

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources

Miser (n.)

a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible

Jocular (adj.)

humorous or playful in nature

Fracas (n.)

a noisy disturbance or quarrel

Caricature (n.)

a picture, description, or imitation that exaggerates features for comic or grotesque effect

Corroborate (v.)

to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding