DOAS Act I Vocab

Dormer

A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.

Jovial

Cheerful and friendly

Mercurial

Someone who is unpredictable in mood and behavior

Crestfallen

Sad and disappointed

Pompous

Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self important.

Insinuate

To suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way.

Approbation

Approval or praise

Incipiant

In an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop.

Incarnate (verb)

To embody or represent (a deity or spirit) in human form

Laconic

Of a person, speech, or style of writing very few words.

Dispel

To make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear.

Ignoramus

An ignorant or stupid person.

Gallantly

In a brave or heroic manner.

Poised

Having a composed and self-assured manner.

Audacity

A willingness to take bold risks.

Imbue

To inspire or permeate with a feeling of quality.

Remiss

Something lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.

Subdue

To overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person)

Leeway

The amount of freedom to move or act that is available.

Monotonous

Dull, tedious and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.