Joy Luck Club VOCAB

Reproach

to express negativity

Haughty

to act ignorant because they think they have more power

Mundane

to lack interest/lazy

Acrid

having a irritatingly strong smell/taste

Brash

self-assertive in a rude way

Somber

to lack energy

Deftly

in a skillful or smart way

Recoup

regain (earn back)

Obstinate

to be unwilling to change opinion (stubborn)

Indifferent

having no interest or to not care

Malignant

to show/have/want to be evil

Pungent

having a sharp taste/smell

Meager

lacking in characteristics

Longevity

a long life or or period of time

Benevolent

to be good

Concession

a grant to do something

Deplete

use up until the material ends

Chastise

to punish until resolved

Lament

an expression of sadness

Chagrin

feeling of embarrassment/sadness/humiliation