Feinberg SM2 APLANG Vocab

pompous

Characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance.

pragmatic

Of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations.

restrained

Of or characterized by a desire to hold back from action; keep in check or under control.

vexed

Irritated; annoyed.

abstruse

Hard to understand; recondite; esoteric.

audacious

Extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave.

brazen

Shameless, bold, or impudent.

conciliatory

Intended to placate or reconcile.

demeaning

To lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debasing.

euphemistic

Using a mild or indirect expression for something thought to be harsh or blunt.

fatuous

Foolish or inane, especially in an unconscious manner; silly.

forthright

Going straight to the point; frank; direct.

impartial

Not partial or biased; fair; just.

imperious

Domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial.

reticent

Disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.

trite

Lacking in freshness or effectiveness due to excessive use.

unassuming

Modest; unpretentious.

apathetic

Having or showing little or no emotion.

austere

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

bantering

An exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks.

befuddled

To confuse, as with glib statements or arguments.

cautionary

Serving as a warning.

credulous

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things without evidence.

elegiac

Relating to or characteristic of an elegy; mournful.

fawning

Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection.

incisive

Accurate and sharply focused; sharp-witted.

irreverent

Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

moralistic

Overfond of making moral judgments about others' behavior.

pedantic

Overly concerned with minute details, especially in teaching.

sardonic

Grimly mocking or cynical.

somber

Gloomily dark; shadowy; depressing.

vulgar

Characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste.

solemn

Grave, sober, or mirthless.

placating

Appeasing or pacifying.

petty

Of little or no importance; mean-spirited about insignificant things.

obscure

Not clear or plain; ambiguous.

insipid

Without distinctive or stimulating qualities.

disparaging

Tending to belittle or bring reproach upon.

diffident

Lacking confidence in one's own ability; timid.

seductive

Tempting and attractive.

scathing

Witheringly scornful; severely critical.

blight

Anything that takes away hope or causes ruin.

clod

A lump of dirt or soil.

plod

To walk slowly or with difficulty.

mirth

Happiness.

venturous

Bold, daring, adventurous.

unfurl

To spread out or unfold.

crypt

An underground burial chamber.

lustrous

Shining; glossy.

forlorn

Deserted; miserable; hopeless.

abandonment

A yielding to natural impulses.