Joy Luck Vocab Flashcards
Somber
Dark or dull in a color or tone, gloomy
Oppressively solemn or sober in mood, grave
Deftly
In a way that is nearly skillful and quick in movement
In a clever way
Recoup
To regain something lost or expended
Obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or shower course or action despite attempts to persuade one to do so
Very difficult to change or overcome
Indifferent
Having no particular interest or sympathy, unconcerned
Neither good nor bad, mediocre
Reproach
Address someone is such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment
Haughty
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
Mundane
Lacking interest or excitement, dull
Acrid
Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell
Brash
Self assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way
Concession
A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands or a compromise, a thing conceded
Deplete
Use up the supply or resource of
Chastise
Rebuke or reprimand severely
Lament
A passionate expression of grief or sorrow
Chagrin
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated
