English Vocab. 2 Flashcards
Stifle
: to interrupt or cut off
Leery
: feeling or showing a lack of trust in someone or something
Bleak
: not warm, friendly, cheerful, etc.
Nonchalant
: relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not care or are not worried about anything
Elite
: a group of people enjoying superior status
Bawl
: to cry very loudly
Menace
: a dangerous or possibly harmful person or thing
Amplify
: to increase the strength of
Gallant
: showing courage : very brave
Incredulous
: not able or willing to believe something : feeling or showing a lack of belief
Premonition
: a feeling or belief that something is going to happen when there is no definite reason to believe it will
Apprehensive
: feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
Aloof
: at a distance
Indignant
: feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong
Contemptuous
: feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval towards someone else