Joy Luck Club

Admonish

To warn or scold someone gently, usually to correct their behavior.

Adversary

An enemy or opponent.

Apathetic

Not caring or showing any interest or emotion.

Benevolent

Kind and generous; wanting to do good for others.

Careen

To move quickly and wildly in an out

Chastise

To punish or strongly criticize someone for doing something wrong.

Deft

Quick and skillful, especially with hands or movement.

Deplete

To use up something until there's almost nothing left.

Diligent

Working hard and carefully without giving up.

Docile

Quiet and easy to control or teach.

Explicit

Very clear and easy to understand; nothing is left out or hidden.

Facade

The front of a building, or a fake outward appearance.

Haughty

Acting as if you're better than others; arrogant.

Innuendo

A hint or indirect comment, usually suggesting something bad or rude.

Jaunty

Cheerful, confident, and lively in appearance or behavior.

Malignant

Very harmful or dangerous; often used to describe a deadly disease or cruel behavior.

Penance

An action done to show you are sorry for doing something wrong.

Posterity

All future generations of people.

Procure

To get something, especially with effort.

Pungent

Having a strong, sharp smell or taste.