Vocab

brandish

to wave something, especially a weapon in a threatening way

bravado

real or pretended display of courage

brusque

abrupt, blunt, short, or curt in manner of speech

bureaucracy

an administrative system, especially in government, that organizes work into categories and department

candor

honesty, directness, and openess. Freedom from prejudice or bias

capricious

unpredictable, impulsive, prone to making sudden unplanned changes

catalyst

something that increases the rate of a chemical reaction

catharsis

an experience or feeling of spiritual or emotional release

cavalier

arrogant, with disregard or lack of respect for someone or something

chagrin

a feeling of humiliation due to dissapointment

charismatic

possessing great charm or influence