lit week 4 and 5 vocab terms

Bemused

Puzzled, confused or bewildered

Callous

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Commendation

praise

Complicit

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.

Conceit

excessive pride in oneself

Conciliatory

likely to placate or pacify

Congenial

of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own

Contort

Twist or bend out of the normal shape

Denote

be a sign of; indicate

Deplore

feel or express strong disapproval of (something)

Despondent

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

Digress

leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing