Week 3
apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending
Patronizing adj.
disregard or disrespect
Slightingly adv.
liable to act without consideration; rash; impulsive
Impetuous adj.
in a way that is very noticeable or apparent; decidedly
Distinctly adv.
attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness
Ostentatious adj.
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
Pessimist n.
an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death
Condolence n.
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
Arduous adj.
shameless boldness
Effrontery n.
cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged
Alienating v.
overcome with anger; extremely indignant.
Apoplectic adj.
the burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites
Interment n.
terrible pain or suffering of the mind or body
Anguish n.
successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect
Dignified adj.
a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay
Consternation n.
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.
Profligate adj.
the restoration of friendly relations
Reconciliation n.
to express disappointment in or displeasure with (a person) for conduct that is blameworthy or in need of amendment
Reproach v.
a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
Credulity n.
feel or show fear or apprehension
Quails v.
alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Vacillating adj.
the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression
Candor n.
readiness to presume in conduct or thought, as by saying or doing something without right or permission
Presumptuous adj.
(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome
Insuperable adj.
capable of holding much; spacious or roomy
Capacious adj.