P&P Vocab Chp. 27-37

Avarice

Extreme greed for material wealth

Effusion

An unrestrained expression of emotion

Discernable

Capable of being seen/noticed

Ostentatious

Intended to attract/impress others

Deference

Being courteous or respectful to someone

Earnest

Sincere and firm belief in one’s opinions

Formidable

Inspiring fear or dread

Trepidation

Feeling of alarm or dread

Deportment

The way a person behaves towards other people

Alacrity

Liveliness and eagerness

Controvert

Proved to be false

Composure

Steadiness of mind under stress

Impolitic

Unwise

Concise

Expressing much in few words

Conjecture

Conclusion formed on incomplete information

Penance

Voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for something

Tractable

Easily managed

Prodigious

Very impressive; far beyond what is usual

Officious

Assertive of authority in an annoying and unwelcome way (aka current Stuco prez)

Ardent

Characterized by intense emotion

Endeavor

Trying hard to achieve something

Remorse

A feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed

Abhorrence

Hate coupled with disgust (shelly to taylor swift haters)

Dissipation

Acting without morals and engaging in sensual pleasure

Upbraid

Express criticism towards