My Left Foot and Diving Bell Vocab

Impertinence

Lack of respect; rudeness

Conviction

A firmly held belief or opinion

Momentous

Of grest importance or significance (future)

Contentious

Causing or likely to cause an argument

Volition

The power of using one’s will

Taut

Tense (muscular)

Obtuseness

State of showing slow intellect, intelligence, or dullness

Haphazardly

Done in a manner marked by lack of plan, order, or direction

Reticent

Inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech

Meticulous

Marked by extreme or excessive care in the treatment of details

Reprehensive

Deserving punishment (severe)