vocab 4

Slovenly

Done in a messy, careless, or slipshod manner.

Daft

Silly, foolish, or absurd.

Quail

To feel or show fear or apprehension; to cower or shrink back.

Imperceptible

Impossible or extremely difficult to perceive or notice.

Deferentially

In a manner showing respectful regard or submission to someone else.

Befuddled

Unable to think clearly; confused or muddled.

Effrontery

Insolent or disrespectful behavior; shameless audacity.

Qualm

An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear; a misgiving.

Probity

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and integrity.

Gait

A person's or animal's manner of walking or moving on foot.

Callous

Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Manifest

A document listing the cargo, passengers, or crew of a vehicle.

Base

Lacking moral principles or high values; ignoble or contemptible.

Agape

With the mouth wide open, especially in wonder, surprise, or shock.

Conciliatory

Intended or likely to placate, pacify, or reduce hostility.

Beguile

To charm, enchant, or attract someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.

Flounder

To struggle or stagger clumsily, mentally, or financially.

Reprieve

A cancellation or postponement of a punishment; temporary relief.

Adamant

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; unyielding.

Cleave

To split, divide, or sever something along a natural line.