A Streetcar Named Desire-Vocab

Raffish (adj.)

Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive way

Attenuate (v.)

To weaken or reduce in force, intesity, or value

Incongruous (adj.)

Out of place; not in harmony with the surroundings

Cosmopolitan (adj.)

Familiar with and at ease in many different cultures; sophisticated

Elysian (adj.)

Delightful, blissful, or heavenly

Redolence (n.)

A pleasant fragrance or aroma

Gaudy (adj.)

Extravagantly biright or showy, typically tasteless

Dubious (adj.)

Doubtful; uncertain; of questionable quality

Vivacity (n.)

Liveliness of spirit; animation

Reproach (v./n.)

To express disapproval; a rebuke

Abscond (v.)

To leave hurriedly and secretly; usually to avoid trouble

Bohemian (adj.)

Socially unconventional, often in an artistic way

Improvident (adj.)

Lacking foresight; wasteful

Indolent (adj.)

Lazy; wanting to avoid activity

Amiability (n.)

Friendliness; good-naturedness

Implicit (adj.)

Implied though not directly stated

Antiquity (n.)

Ancient times; great age

Lurid (adj.)

Vividly shocking or sensational

Recrimination (n.)

An accusation made in response to one from another person

Uncouth (adj.)

Lacking good manners or grace; crude

Stolid (adj.)

Calm and showing little emotion

Contrapuntal (adj.)

Relating to counterpoint; having contrasting elements

Saccharine (adj.)

Excessively sweet or sentimental