The Other Wes Moore vocab

Presumptuous

(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.: "I hope I won't be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice".

Heinous

(of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked.: "a battery of heinous crimes".

Precarious

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.: "a precarious ladder".

Bemusement

the fact or condition of being bemused; puzzlement.: "we turned to each other in utter bemusement".

Mollify

appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).: "nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify local conservationists".

Acquiesce

accept something reluctantly but without protest.: "Sara acquiesced in his decision".

Gregarious

(of a person) fond of company; sociable.: "he was a popular and gregarious man".

Conspicuous

standing out so as to be clearly visible.: "he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple".

Prowess

skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.: "his prowess as a fisherman".

Cumbersome

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.: "cumbersome diving suits".

Pragmatic

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.: "a pragmatic approach to business ethics".

Apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.: "widespread apathy among students".

Tenuous

very weak or slight.: "the tenuous link between interest rates and investment".

Trepidation

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.: "the men set off in fear and trepidation".

Egregious

outstandingly bad; shocking.: "egregious abuses of copyright".