Vocabulary//Final

grotesque

(adj.) unnatural, distorted; bizarre

provinvial

limited in knowledge of the world; narrow-minded

euphemistic

substituting a harsh, blunt, or offensive term for a mild term

concrete

existing in a material or physical form; real or solid; not abstract.

belligerent

hostile and aggressive

candid

Completely honest, straightforward

demeaning

causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others

vibrant

lively; full of vitality

credulous

too trusting; gullible

austere

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

detached

Impartial, disinterested; unconcerned, distant, aloof

befuddled

make (someone) unable to think clearly

defiant

Boldly resistant or challenging

condescending

possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing

optimistic

hopeful and confident about the future

resentful

angry due to a feeling of being treated unfairly

Imperious

arrogantly domineering or overbearing

Audacious

(adj.) bold, adventurous, recklessly daring

inane

(adj.) silly, empty of meaning or value

Naive

lacking sophistication or experience