week 22 pt2 Flashcards
taut
tense; poised; stretched or pulled back
banal
obvious and dull; lacking originality
tremulous
filled with fear; shaking and trembling
imperturbable
unable to be upset; calm and confident
phlegmatic
having an unemotional or calm disposition; lacking energy or intensity.
indifferent
uncaring; unconcerned; having no particular interest or sympathy
fretful
feeling or expressing distress or worry
squeamish
inclined to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
languid
lacking energy; having an inclination towards physical effort; pleasantly lazy; weak from fatigue
lackluster
lacking in vitality; dull; not bright or shiny
blasé
unimpressed because you’ve seen something so many times before
stunt
to impede or inhibit; to prevent from growing properly.