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

Sotto voce (adv./adj.)

In a quiet voice; under the breath

Callous (adj.)

Emotionally insensitive; unfeeling

Degenerate (n./adj.)

A corrupt or immoral person; having declined from a higher state

Amiable (adj.)

Having or showing a pleasant, friendly manner

Prodigious (adj.)

Remarkably or impressively great in size, amount, or degree

Destitute (adj.)

Without the basic necessities of life

Coquettish (adj.)

Flirtatious and teasing in manner

Demureness (n.)

Modesty or shyness, often feigned

Earnestness (n.)

Seriousness of purpose or intention

Reproving (adj.)

Showing disapproval or criticism