Vocab 2-4 Flashcards
What does ‘irreverent’ mean?
Showing lack of due respect or veneration.
What does ‘vicarious’ mean?
Experienced at secondhand.
What does ‘supercilious’ mean?
Having or showing arrogant disdain or haughtiness.
What does ‘incredulous’ mean?
Not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving.
What does ‘complacent’ mean?
Contented to a fault with oneself or one’s actions.
What does ‘patronizing’ mean?
Characteristic of those who treat others with arrogance.
What does ‘feign’ mean?
Make believe with the intent to deceive.
What does ‘languid’ mean?
Lacking spirit or liveliness.
What does ‘deft’ mean?
Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands.
What does ‘impetuous’ mean?
Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought.
What does ‘vacuous’ mean?
Devoid of matter.
What does ‘provincial’ mean?
A country person.
What does ‘anomaly’ mean?
Deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule.
What does ‘resonate’ mean?
Evokes or suggests a strong meaning or belief.
What does ‘juxtaposition’ mean?
The act of positioning close together.
What does ‘exult’ mean?
Feel extreme happiness or elation.
What does ‘nebulous’ mean?
Lacking definition or definite content.
What does ‘foreboding’ mean?
A feeling of evil to come.
What does ‘penultimate’ mean?
Next to the last.
What does ‘imposing’ mean?
Befitting an important, distinguished, or powerful person.
