Vocab List 3 Flashcards
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior
caprice
polite attention or respect given by men to women
gallantry
not showing proper respect; rude
impertinent
lacking flavor
insipid
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
propitious
the quality of having a friendly and good-natured manner
affability
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
insolent
characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm
rapturous
stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; placate; pacify
conciliate
represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute.
impute
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
disapprobation
relating to or consisting of money
pecuniary
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
profligate
approval or praise
approbation
a burden or impediment
encumbrance
make (someone) feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
abash
a foolish or gullible person
simpleton
become dejected and lose confidence
desponding
the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone.
solicitation
a thing of little value or importance
trifle
the state of feeling of being calm and in control of oneself
composure
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
incredulous
(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.
boisterious
a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing
abhorrence
the desertion of one’s country or cause in favor of an opposing one
defection
