part 2 , chapter 11-18 Flashcards
Rotundity
The roundness of a 3D object
unperturbed
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
Nuance
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
coquettish
like a flirtatious woman
truculent
defiantly aggressive
perfunctory
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
bequest
a gift or personal property by will
portmanteau
a large travelling bag made of stuff leather
spurious
intended to deceive
unwitting
not aware or knowing
implicity
without doubting or questioning
indiscretion
the trait of lacking good judgment or tact
impassive
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
rueful
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow
incidentally
by the way(used to introduce a new topic)
quay
wharf usually built paralell to shorline
sordid
foul and run-down and repulsive
perverse
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
undue
beyond normal limits
impertinent
improperly forward or bold