The 57 Bus Vocab 2

Deadpan

Expressing a serious or emotionless demeanor, often used for comedic effect

pungent

Having a strong, sharp smell or taste

procession

a group of individuals moving forward in an organized manner, often as part of a ceremony

lucrative

producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding

surrogate

a person appointed to act on behalf of another; a substitute or proxy

missives

written messages or letters, especially formal or official ones

inclination

a person’s natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way

temperament

a person’s characteristic mood or behavior; disposition

gaping

wide open; often used to describe a mouth or a hole

magnetism

the ability to attract or charm; a compelling charm or appeal

saunter

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner, often without hurry

query

a question, especially one addressed to an official or organization

resolve

to find a solution to a problem or to make a firm decision

pensive

engaged in a deep or serious thought; often reflective or melancholic

escalate

to increase or intensify; to elevate a situation or conflict