Unit 7: English Vocab

Brouhaha Noun, an uproar, lots of noise Cholreic Adjective, easliy angered/short tempered Curtail Verb, to cut short/reduce Demeanor Noun, the overall presentation of a person Impromptu Adjective (typically), without preparation Mawkish Adjective, excessivly sentimental/mildyl sickening flavor Remit Verb, to hand in/to cancel something Sartorial Adjective, having to do with clothes Presentiment Noun, bad feeling Thwart Verb, to oppose/prevent Adamant Adjective, very firm/inflexible opinion Bulwark Noun/verb, strong defense/providing a strong defense Cloy Verb, distasteful because there is WAY TOO MUCH of it Deference Noun, to yield to someone out of courtesy/respect Definitive Adjective, final Enigmatic Adjective, not easily understood/elusive Mollify Verb, to reduce in intensity/ to calm Onus Noun, duty or responsiblity that can be burdensome Profligate Adjective, morally extravaggant/reckless Requisite Adjective, something the is required/nescessary