vocabulary 9 Flashcards
Reticence
the trait of being uncommunicative
Narcissistic
having an inflated idea of one’s own importance
Brash
offensively bold
Listless
lacking zest or vivacity
Tenacity
persistent determination
Aghast
struck with fear, dread, or determination
Brazen
unrestrained by convention or propriety
Coup
a sudden and decisive change of government by force
Exuberant
joyfully unrestrained
Jaded
exhausted
Apt
being of striking appropriateness and relevance
Hapless
unfortunate and deserving pity
Unabashed
not embarrased
Prodigious
great in size, force, extent, or degree
Ire
anger, irratably
Chasm
a deep opening in the earth’s service
Unkempt
not properly maintained or cared for
Paltry
contemptibly small in size
Lofty
of imposing height
Temerity
fearless or daring (audacity)