A Streetcar Named Desire Vocab

valise

a small overnight bag for short trips

incongruous

vivacity

high spirits and animation

heterogeneous

consisting of elements not of the same kind or nature

overwrought

deeply agitated especially from emotion

reproach

express criticism towards

composure

steadiness of mind under stress

swindle

deprive of by deceit

cori

abscond

run away, often taking something or somebody along

peruse

examine or consider with attention and in detail

lurid

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

gallantry

the qualities of a hero or heroine

emphatically

in a forceful manner; with emphasis

cultivate

adapt something wild to the environment

dote

shower with love; show excessive affection for

gossamer

a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture

coquettish

like a flirtatious woman

dismal

causing dejection

imposing

befitting an important, distinguished, or powerful person

demure

shy or modest, often in a playful or provocative way

saccharine

overly sweet

amiable

diffusing warmth and friendliness

cavalier

showing a lack of concern or seriousness

uncouth

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

destitute

poor enough to need help from others

implore

beg or request earnestly and urgently

colloquial

characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

reverberate

ring or echo with sound

cynical

believing the worst of human nature and motives