VOCAB

fatuous

silly and pointless ex: the fatuous comment was ignored by all

insipid

tasteless ex: the insipid choice of decoration drained the life out of the building

coquettish

flirtatious ex: the coquettish young lady batted her eyes at the passing gentlemen

incipient

beginning to appear ex

simulacrum

an image/ representation of something, ex:

sepulchral

gloomy/ dismal ex:

gravitas

solemn, dignity ex:

placid

calm of a person or thing; placid waters/ his placid countenance

sycophantic/ obsequious

excessive to a servile degree ex

gossamer

delicate/ light, thin or insubstantial ex

emancipation

liberation ex

adulation

excessive admiration ex

gauche

unsophisticated and socially awkward ex

assuasive

soothing or calming ex

astringent

bitter or acidic ex

solicitude

care/ concern ex

lour

look angry or sullen/ scowl ex

sanguinary

involving a lot of bloodshed ex

mephitic

foul smelling ex

sangfroid

composure in danger ex

buoyant

light hearted/ cheerful ex

austere

severe or strict manner ex