Wonderful Fool Vocabulary [Chapters 1-4]

A collection of vocabulary terms for Wonderful Fool for the IB III English Literature quiz

Amiable

(adj.) displaying a friendly, pleasant manner; friendly

Chagrin

(adj.) a feeling of distress or embarrassment upon miserable failing at something or being humiliated

Contemptuous

(adj.) The manifestation or expression of deep-seated hatred or disapproval directed towards something

Dexterous

(adj.) To be very skillful and clever

Derisive

(adj.) The expression of or resulting in hatred fueled ridicule or scorn

Gallant

(adj.) Showy in manner of attire or bearing; intelligent

Incongruous

(adj.) Unharmonious or non-conforming

Nonchalant

(adj.) Displaying an air of indifference or lack of concern

Saccharine

(adj.) In resemblance to sugar; something sweet

Surreptitious

(adj.) to be done, created, or acquired through stealthy means; clandestine