An Inspector calls tier 2 vocab (1)

Question 1

Ostentatious

Answer 1

Characterized by pretentious or showy display

Question 2

Condescending

Answer 2

Having or demonstrating an attitude of patronizing superiority

Question 3

Belittle

Answer 3

Dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant

Question 4

Arrogance

Answer 4

An exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities

Question 5

Conservative

Answer 5

Averse to (against) change or innovation ; holding traditional values

Question 6

Patriarchy

Answer 6

A system of society in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it

Question 7

Narcissistic

Answer 7

Having an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself

Question 8

Rapacious

Answer 8

Aggressively greedy or grasping

Question 9

Covetous

Answer 9

Having a desire to possess something belonging to someone else

Question 10

Brazen

Answer 10

Bold and without shame

Question 11

Bourgeois

Answer 11

The middle class with materialistic values ; the capitalist class with new wealth

Question 12

Predicament

Answer 12

A difficult, unpleasant or embarrassing situation

Question 13

Amorous

Answer 13

Demonstrating feeling, or relating to desire

Question 14

Impetuous

Answer 14

Acting without thought or care

Question 15

Rancour

Answer 15

Bitterness or resentment that builds to hate

Question 16

Abhor

Answer 16

Intense hatred for another

Question 17

Privileged

Answer 17

Granted a special right, advantage or immunity available only to a particular person or group

Question 18

Culpable

Answer 18

Deserving of blame

Question 19

Misogynist

Answer 19

Hatred of women leading to prejudice against them

Question 20

Authoritative

Answer 20

Commanding and self-confident ; likely to be respected and obeyed