HHG Vocab Flashcards
Pedestrian
(adj) dull or boring person
Appallingly
(adv) very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust
Predilection
(n) a natural liking for something
Derisive
(adj) characterized by laughing, insulting, or mocking someone
Blunder
(n) a stupid or careless mistake
Inconspicuous
(adj) not very easy to see or notice
Plaintive
(adj) expressing suffering or sadness
Wan
(adj) looking sick pale or weak
Raucous
(adj) loud and unpleasant to listen to
Apathetic
(adj) having or showing no emotion
Blasphemy
(n) great disrespect shown to god or something holy
Resplendent
(adj) very bright and attractive
Obsequiously
(adv) overly eager to help or obey
Scintillating
(adj) very clever amusing and interesting
Squalid
(adj) very dirty or unpleasant
Officious
(adj) an annoying person who is very bossy
Machismo
(n) a way of behaving agreeing with traditional ideas of men being strong and aggressive
Fetid
(adj) a very unpleasant smell
Lewd
(adj) crude and offensive
Ingratiating
(adj) trying to gain someones approval or favor
Brash
(adj) confident and aggressive in a rude or unpleasant way
Nonchalant
(adj) calm in a way that shows you are care free
Vitriolic
(adj) using harsh angry words
Abject
(adj) extremely bad or severe
