Arby Boy PT.5

Vocabulary flashcards covering key definitions from the lecture notes.

affront

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

blasé

Unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before.

cajole

Persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

choleric

Bad-tempered or irritable.

encumber

Restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

feckless

Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

impasse

A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

indolent

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

lugubrious

Looking or sounding sad and dismal.

ribald

Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly coarse or irreverent way.