English 2 Unit 1 Vocab

aggravated

angry or displeased especially because of small problems or annoyances; provoked to anger, especially deliberately

agitated

troubled in mind: disturbed and upset; troubled emotionally and usually deeply

bitter

distasteful or distressing to the mind; harsh or corrosive in tone

complacent

marked by self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies; contended to a fault with oneself or one's actions

diplomatic

marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people

flippant

showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness

frank

characterized by directness in manner of speech

glasnost

open and frank discussion: initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev in 1985 in the Soviet Union

insincere

lacking the quality of being open and truthful

inspirational

serving to uplift the mind, spirit, or creative powers

irate

feeling or showing extreme anger

irreverent

having or showing a lack of respect for someone or something that is usually treated with respect

jovial

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

melancholy

characterized by or causing or expressing sadness

melodramatic

emotional in a way that is very extreme or exaggerated; having excitement and emotional appeal

mocking

to treat with contempt or ridicule

morose

having a sullen and gloomy disposition; showing a brooding ill humor

naive

marked by or showing unaffected simplicity; deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgement

nostalgic

unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things

obstinate

marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

outspoken

characterized by directness in manner or speech

passive

lacking in energy or will

placid

not easily irritated; serenely free of interruption or disturbance

scornful

expressing extreme contempt

sincere

open and genuine; not deceitful

zealous

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

dolce vita

sweet life; the good life perceived as one of physical pleasure and self-indulgence