English 1-1: Vocab Quiz 1

Abrasive

harsh, sarcastic manner

Acquiescent

tending to accept or allow what others want or demand

Acerbic

sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone

Audacious

bold, adventurous, recklessly daring

Bemused

confused, bewildered, puzzled

Brusque

short, abrupt, dismissive (similar to curt - one can be brusque when they are in a rush)

Candid

Completely honest, straightforward

Caustic

marked by incisive sarcasm

Curt

rudely brief (more deliberately harsh, has more of an edge than brusque)

Cynical

self centered, interested in personal gain. being distrustful of human nature

detached

emotionally removed, aloof, free of bias or self-interest

didactic

disapproving, making moral observations

disdainful

contempt for something being regarded as inferior, lacking respect, scornful

Dry

matter-of-fact, not showing enthusiasm,

Eulogistic

high praise

Facetious

humorous, often inappropriately

Flippant

lacking proper respect or seriousness

Frivolous

lacking in seriousness, having little weight or importance

Indignant

angered by something unjust or unworthy

Indulgent

allowing excessive leniency, or generosity; yielding to desire