vocab week 2

semester 2

apprehensive

uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

belittled

made to feel less impressive or important than one would otherwise; disparaged or criticized

blithe

joyous or merry, especially in a carefree way.

frank

direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere

jocular

feeling good-humored, as a result of joking

mocking

mimicking or imitating with the purpose of ridiculing, deriding, or minimizing

portentous

ominously significant; serious and disquieting, as if something severe is about to happen

reverent

feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by deep respect

vehement

zealous; ardent; impassioned

wistful

pensive, in a melancholy, yearning, or longing way