Chapters 4-6 Flashcards
to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle.
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle.
Disconcert
a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance.
a building, esp. a large or impressive structure.
Edifice
air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.
Personality
one’s manner or bearing.
Mien
extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.
extremely large or great in size, amount, strength, extent, or the like; enormous.
Prodigious
inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic.
of great majesty or dignity; venerable.
august
not meant to be taken seriously or literally.
not serious; humorous or frivolous.
Facetious
commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character.
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position.
Venerable
respect or reverence paid or rendered.
special respect, honor, or esteem, publicly displayed or expressed.
Homage
an outcast.
a despised or socially outcast person. Someone who’s Not accepted
Pariah
not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like.
not revealing what one’s preference, feeling, or opinion is.
Noncommittal