English Vocab #2

placidly

in a quiet and tranquil manner

amiably

in a friendly manner

condole

express one's sympathy on the occasion of someone's death

presumptuous

going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous

doggedly

with obstinate determination, stubbornly

maligned

spoken about in an accusatory way

dubiously

in a doubtful manner

credulity

a tendency to believe easily without much evidence, gullible

marred

blemished by injury or rough wear

prosaic

lacking wit or imagination; ordinary

frivolous

not serious in content, attitude, or behavior

attribute

give a cause to something (or someone)

avaricious

immoderately desirous of acquiring something; greedy

broach

bring up a topic for discussion

resignation

the act of giving up, as a claim or office or possession

apathy

an absence of emotion or enthusiasm; indifference