Chapter 2 Flashcards
A person who hates or distrusts humankind / One of our neighbors is a true _. She hasn’t a friend in the world; in fact, she looks on everyone as an enemy.
Misanthrope
Children, descendants / Grandfather worked at two jobs in order to provide food and clothing for his many _.
Progeny
Bubbling with high spirits, exhilarated / The lecturer could hardly be described as _. She droned on about the Federal Reserve in a dready voice, never looking up from her notes.
Effervescent
Not influenced by emotion, impartial / The surgeon’s voice was _ when he told the patient’s family that the operation had failed, but despite his calm tone, his eyes looked very sad.
Dispassionate
Rudely abrupt, curt / It’s difficult to ask professor H a question. His typical response is a(n) _ “What? What kind of question is that?”
Brusque
Casual indifference, lack of concern / Trying to create an impression of _ despite his nervousness, H strolled to the speaker’s stand smiling and whistling a little tune.
Nonchalance
Untiring / The great athlete seemed _. After running a marathon, swimming for miles, and biking up steep hills, he was still energetic.
Indefatigable
Seemingly unaffected by pain or discomfort / Some patients’ _ response to illness or injury is truly amazing. Come what may, they remain calm and courageous.
Stoic
Ravenous, insatiable / Beagles are _ eaters - their owners say they will eat anything that’s not nailed down - so they tend to become fat unless they get enough exercise.
Voracious
Very gloomy or sullen / On the first day of the year, everyone at the office seemed _. No wonder we felt low; after the holidays, it’s always a letdown to get back to work.
Morose
