Vocab List 4 Flashcards
wistful
Longing and yearning, tinged with sadness
Melancholic
Long-lasting sadness
Pensive
Engaged in, involving or reflecting deep or serious thought usually marked by sadness
Earnest
Serious in intention or purpose; showing depth and sincerity of feelings
Disgruntled
Angry; dissatisfied; annoyed; impatient; irritated
Discontented
Angry; dissatisfied; annoyed; impatient; irritated
Authoritative
Commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed, based on competent authority
Frivolous
Not serious or sensible; lacking any serious purpose or value
Acerbic
Harsh; bitter; sharp
Acrid
Harsh; bitter; sharp
Caustic
Harsh; bitter; sharp
Vitriolic
Harsh; bitter; sharp
Pungent
Sharp smell or tase
Equivocal
Ambiguous; open to interpretation; have several equally possible meanings
Equivocate
To avoid making an explicit statement; to hedge; to use vague or ambiguous language
Deferential
Respectful; dutiful
Ebullient
Feeling or expressing great happiness or triumph
Benevolent
Well-meaning; kindly
Malevolent
Wishing evil to others; showing ill will
Whimsical
Playful; fanciful
Capricious
Very Changeable
Vindictive
Having a strong desire for revenge
Prosaic
Dull; uninteresting; ordinary; commonplace; tedious
Vapid
Dull; uninteresting; ordinary; commonplace; tedious
