Pygmalion vocab act 3 and 4

assumption

something accepted as true without proof

vulgar

lacking good taste, coarse, crude, or offensive

impression

an imitation of a person’s voice or mannerism

influence

the power to affect someone or something

respectable

regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct

convention

a way in which something is usually done

sensation

physical feeling or perception resulting from something

detatched

separate or disconnected

instinctively

reacting/acting automatically based on natural impulse

contradiction

two things directly oppose each other

superficial

showing lack depth

decorum

proper, polite, and respectable behavior

affectation

speech or conduct not natural to oneself

indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance, unfair treatment

condescending

showing a feeling or patronizing superiority

ungrateful

not feeling or showing gratitude

exasperated

intensely irritated and frustrated

self-respect

pride and confidence in oneself

independent

free from outside control, not depending on another’s authority

disillusioned

disappointed in someone that one discovers to be less good

insensitive

showing or feeling no concern for other’s feelings

defiant

openly resisting or disobeying, showing defiance

dignity

state of being worthy of honor or respect