The joy luck club vocablulary

Insolent

 Rude and disrespectful, especially toward authority.

Betroth

To formally promise someone in marriage, like an engagement.

Felicitous

Perfectly fitting or well-suited, often bringing happiness.

Auspicious

Seen as lucky or a good sign for the future.

Pungent

Having a sharp, powerful smell or taste that’s hard to ignore.

Lament

To deeply mourn or express sadness about a loss.

Admonish

To warn, scold, or advise someone firmly but gently.

Presumptuous

Acting overly bold or taking liberties without permission.

Apparition

 A ghostly figure or sudden, strange appearance.

Malignant

Very harmful, dangerous, or evil in nature.

Relent

To finally give in, soften, or become less strict.

Peril

Serious risk or danger that could cause harm.

Stagnant

Not moving, changing, or growing; stuck and lifeless.

Chasm

A deep gap in the ground or a big separation between people/ideas.

Benevolent

Kind-hearted, generous, and wanting to help others.

Reproach

To express disapproval, blame, or disappointment.

Disparaging

Saying insulting or belittling remarks about someone

Obstinate

Very stubborn, refusing to change one’s mind or behavior.

Apathetic

 Showing no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Acquiesce

 To accept or give in quietly without protest.