English 10H Wes Moore Vocab

Presumptuous

(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

heinous

(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked

precarious

Unstable, likely to worsen, dangerous,not securely held or in position

Bemusement

the fact or condition of being bemused; puzzlement, confusion

Mollify

reduce severity of (something), soften, appease the anger or anxiety of someone

acquiesce

accept something reluctantly but without protest

gregarious

(of a person) fond of company; sociable

conspicuous

standing out so as to be clearly visible

prowess

skill or expertise in a particular activity or field, expertise

cumbersome

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use, unwieldy

pragmatic

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations, practical, realistic, down-to-earth

apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

tenuous

very weak or slight, flimsy, negligible, weak, fragile

Trepidation

fearful feeling of uncertain agitation, a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

egregious

outstandingly bad; shocking or remarkably good. horrific, terrible,awful