Vocab 2 Flashcards
to walk or strut with defiance or arrogance; n- the defiant or insolent walk one does
Swagger
a joker, jester, or clown in comedy or pantomime, in costume of a diamond-shaped pattern or design, often with a mask and a pointed hat.
Harlequin
being overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature.
Sophomoric
eager to fight; hostile; warlike
Bellicose
an omen; a warning or premonition of something to come
Portent
the goddess or power regarded as inspiring an artist, esp. a poet AND v.- to reflect
Muse
majestic; supreme or outstanding; elevated, lofty; inspiring awe
Sublime
a belief about what’s wrong that prevents one from doing something bad; moral or ethics that act as restraining.
Scruples
sluggish, weary, lethargic; lacking in vigor or vitality, spirit, or interest
Languid
to smile in a silly, annoying, self-conscious way; n- a silly smile
Simper