First Week Flashcards
1
Q
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
A
poignant
2
Q
apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending.
A
Patronizing
3
Q
unable to believe something.
A
incredulous
4
Q
direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest.
A
forthright
5
Q
not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
A
unabashed
6
Q
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
A
wry
7
Q
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
A
pretentious
8
Q
bold and without shame.
A
brazen
9
Q
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
A
ambivalent
10
Q
enraged
A
incensed
