An Inspector Calls Vocab

What is the definition of absurd?

Ridiculous; nonsensical.

What does it mean to be agitated?

Unsettled; flustered.

What is agony?

Intense pain; suffering.

Define anguish.

Deep emotional distress; torment.

What does it mean to be assertive?

Confident; self-assured.

What does it mean to be astounded?

Amazed; stunned.

What does bewildered mean?

Confused; puzzled.

What does it mean to bluff?

Pretend; deceive.

Define briskly.

Quickly; energetically.

Who is a capitalist?

Supporter of private enterprise.

What does it mean to be compelled?

Forced; driven.

What is a concoction?

Mixture; blend.

What does it mean to contradict?

Oppose; deny.

Who is a culprit?

The guilty person; wrongdoer.

What does it mean to be decisive?

Firm; determined.

How does one act deliberately?

Intentionally; on purpose.

What does disconcerting mean?

Unsettling; disturbing.

Define dissent.

Disagreement; objection.

What does dodging mean?

Avoiding; evading.

What does dubious mean?

Doubtful; suspicious.

What does it mean to be dumbfounded?

Shocked; speechless.

What does emphatic mean?

Forceful; firm.

What is a euphemism?

Polite or softened expression.

What does exasperating mean?

Irritating; infuriating.

What does expectant mean?

Hopeful; awaiting.

What does it mean to be gallant?

Brave; chivalrous.

What is a guffaw?

Loud or hearty laugh.

What does hastily mean?

Quickly; rashly.

What does hearty mean?

Cheerful; sincere.

What is a hoax?

Trick; deception.

What does hysterical mean?

Uncontrollably emotional; frenzied.

What does impertinent mean?

Rude; cheeky.

What does impressionable mean?

Easily influenced.

What does inevitable mean?

Unavoidable; certain.

What does inquiringly mean?

Curiously; questioningly.

What does interfere mean?

Meddle; get involved.

What does interposes mean?

Inserts; intervenes.

What does intertwined mean?

Linked; connected.

What does intervening mean?

Interrupting; stepping in.

What is irony?

Contrast between expectation and reality; sarcasm.

What does jovial mean?

Cheerful; jolly.

What does justify mean?

Explain; defend.

What does masterful mean?

Skillful; commanding.

What does modest mean?

Humble; unassuming.

What does morbid mean?

Gloomy; focused on dark topics.

What does notorious mean?

Infamous; known for something bad.

What does officious mean?

Bossy; interfering.

What does omniscient mean?

All-knowing.

What does parochial mean?

Narrow-minded; limited.

What does perturbed mean?

Troubled; anxious.

What does pessimistic mean?

Negative; expecting the worst.

What does portentous mean?

Ominous; threatening.

What is a privilege?

Special right; advantage.

What does prosperity mean?

Wealth; success.

What does prosperous mean?

Wealthy; thriving.

What does provincial mean?

Unsophisticated; narrow-minded.

What is a rebuke?

Scold; reprimand.

What does reproachfully mean?

Accusingly; with disapproval.

What does retort mean?

Reply sharply.

What is sarcasm?

Mocking remark; dry wit.

What does sardonic mean?

Grimly mocking; scornful.

What does savage mean?

Cruel; brutal.

What does scandalous mean?

Shocking; disgraceful.

What are scaremongers?

People who spread fear.

What does scornful mean?

Mocking; contemptuous.

What does sternly mean?

Strictly; firmly.

What does straightforward mean?

Honest; simple.

What does subdued mean?

Quiet; restrained.

What does suburban mean?

Outer-city residential area.

What does triumphant mean?

Victorious; proud.

What does vindictive mean?

Revengeful; spiteful.

What does warrant mean?

Justify; authorize.

What does wretched mean?

Miserable; pitiful.