Lecture Notes Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards from lecture notes.

Upset

Feeling disturbed, unhappy, or worried.

Silly

Showing a lack of good sense; foolish or playful.

Baring

Revealing or exposing something.

Afraid

Feeling fear or anxiety.

Happy

Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Hollow

Empty inside; lacking real value or meaning.

Joyful

Full of happiness and delight.

Allusive

Indirectly referring to something without mentioning it explicitly.

Sweet

Pleasing and kind in a gentle way.

Vexed

Annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

Tired

In need of rest or sleep; fatigued.

Bitter

Feeling anger or hurt due to unfair treatment.

Dreamy

Having a magical, pleasant, or unreal quality; lost in thoughts.

Restrained

Controlled, moderate, or unemotional.

Proud

Feeling deep satisfaction from one's achievements.

Dramatic

Sudden, striking, or theatrical in effect.

Sad

Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.

Cold

Lacking warmth, emotion, or compassion.

Urgent

Requiring immediate attention.

Joking

Saying things in a humorous or playful way.

Poignant

Evoking deep emotion, often sadness or pity.

Detached

Uninvolved or emotionally distant.

Confused

Unable to think clearly; bewildered.

Childish

Silly or immature like a child.

Peaceful

Free from disturbance; calm.

Mocking

Making fun of someone in a cruel or sarcastic way.

Objective

Unbiased and based on facts rather than feelings.

Vibrant

Full of energy and enthusiasm.

Frivolous

Not serious or important; silly.

Audacious

Bold, daring, or fearless (sometimes disrespectful).

Shocking

Causing surprise or dismay.

Somber

Dark, serious, and gloomy.

Giddy

Feeling silly and excited; dizzy.

Provocative

Causing a strong reaction, especially anger or interest.

Sentimental

Excessively emotional, especially about the past.

Condescending

Talking down to someone as if they are less intelligent or important.

Sympathetic

Showing understanding and care for someone’s feelings.

Contemporary

Belonging to the present time; modern.

Apologetic

Showing regret or saying sorry.

Humorous

Funny or entertaining.

Horrific

Causing horror or shock.

Sarcastic

Using irony to mock or convey contempt.

Nostalgic

Longing for the past.

Zealous

Showing great energy or enthusiasm for a cause.

Irreverent

Lacking respect for things generally taken seriously.

Benevolent

Kind and well-meaning.

Seductive

Attractive in a way that tempts or charms.

Candid

Open, honest, and straightforward.

Pitiful

Deserving or causing pity.

Didactic

Intended to teach, often in a moralizing way.

Satiric

Using humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize.

Whimsical

Playfully fanciful or unpredictable.

Learned

Having much knowledge; scholarly.

Informative

Providing useful or interesting information.

Confident

Self-assured and certain.

Mock-heroic

Imitating the style of heroic literature to satirize something trivial.

Diffident

Lacking confidence; shy.

Ironic

Showing the opposite of what is expected, often humorously.

Petty

Small-minded or concerned with unimportant things.

Factual

Based on facts and real events.

Elegiac

Mournful or reflective, often about something lost.

Disdainful

Showing contempt or lack of respect.

Lugubrious

Looking or sounding sad and dismal.

Pedantic

Overly concerned with minor details or rules.

Flippant

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Patronizing

Treating someone as if they are less important or intelligent.

Facetious

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.

Clinical

Unemotional and detached; analytical.

Mock-serious

Pretending to be serious for humorous effect.

Inflammatory

Intended to provoke anger or violence.

Burlesque

A comical imitation that exaggerates and mocks.

Cynical

Distrustful of others' motives; believing people are self-interested.

Incisive

Sharp, clear, and direct.

Scornful

Feeling or showing contempt or disdain.

Elusive

Difficult to find, catch, or define.

Colloquial

Informal and conversational in language.

Compassionate

Showing care and concern for others’ suffering.

Impartial

Fair and unbiased.

Insipid

Lacking flavor, interest, or vigor; dull.

Pretentious

Attempting to impress by pretending to be more important or knowledgeable.

Moralistic

Preaching about morals in a self-righteous way.

Turgid

Overly complicated and pompous; swollen.

Sardonic

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Contentious

Likely to cause argument; controversial.

Insolent

Rude and disrespectful.

Concerned

Worried or anxious.