Vocab Ch 4-6 Flashcards
Shied
avoided doing or becoming involved in (something) due to a lack of confidence
Unseemly
not proper or appropriate.
Writhe
make continual twisting, squirming movements
Placating
intended to make someone less angry or hostile.
Auspiciously
done in a way that shows signs that something is likely to be successful in the future
Undulated
moved in a smooth up-and-down motion.
Staidness
a trait of dignified seriousness.
Nonplussed
surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.
Cadence
a pattern or inflection of the voice.
Nonplussed
Complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree.
Timorous
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence