Vocab Flashcards
geniality
the quality of having a friendly and cheerful manner
belligerent
hostile and aggressive
pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations (practical)
pandering
gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire or taste or a person with such a desire or taste)
conciliation
the action of stopping someone being angry; placation.
social ineptitude
having little/no social skills
candor
the quality of being open and honest; frankness
deferential
showing polite submission and respect
inequitable
unfair/unjust
assuage
make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense or satisfy a desire
ambivalent
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
amiable
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
obsequious
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
trammelled
deprive of freedom of action/restrict
morosely
in a sullen, gloomy, or ill-humored way
derisive
expressing contempt or ridicule
cajole
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
defiant
open resistance; bold disobedience.
laconic
(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
diffident
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
truculent
eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
disconcerted
unsettled or confused.
self-deprecating
modest about or critical of oneself, especially humorously so. undervalue oneself
patronising
treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority.
condescending
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
