49 Flashcards
subvert
to make weaker or less effective
temperament
the usual attitude, mood, or behavior
aloof
not involved with or friendly toward other people
acrimonious
angry and bitter
melancholy
a sad mood or feeling
mercurial
changing moods quickly and often
officious
used to describe an annoying person who tries to tell other people what to do in a way that is not wanted or needed
urbane
polite and confident
apathetic
not having or showing much emotion or interest
killjoy
a person who spoils other people’s fun or enjoyment
figurehead
a person who is called the head or chief of something but who has no real power
braggart
a person who brags a lot
somber
very sad and serious
bewilder
to confuse very much
repent
to feel or show that you are sorry for something bad or wrong that you did