Beowulf Vocab List #2 Flashcards
Diffident
(Adj)
Lacking self-confidence
S: shy
A: aggressive
Dogmatic
(Adj)
Prone to expressing strongly held beliefs and opinions, especially related to religion, politics, philosophy or morality
S: stubborn
A: willing
Callous
(Adj)
Showing no concern that other people are or might be hurt or upset
S: insensitive
A: caring
Deferential
(Adj)
Showing or expressing polite respect or courtesy
S: polite
A: rude
Incense
(V)
To make somebody extremely angry
S: aggravate
A: calm
Pedantic
(Adj)
Too concerned with what are thought to be correct rules and details
S: particular
A: imprecise
Placid
(Adj)
Tending or appearing to be calm and not easily excited, upset, or disturbed
S: peaceful
A: agitated
Aesthetic
(Adj)
Pleasing in appearance
S: gorgeous
A: ugly
Sanguinary
(Adj)
Bloodthirsty or eager to kill
S: gory
A: disarming
Fetish
(N)
An object, idea, or activity that somebody is irrationally obsessed with or attached to
S: fixation
A: hatred
Morbid
(Adj)
Inspiring disgust or horror
S: gruesome
A: pleasant
Cavalcade
(N)
A procession, especially one of people on horses, in carriages, or in cars
S: procession
A: concealment
Complacent
(Adj)
Self-satisfied and unaware of possible dangers
S: satisfied
A: unhappy
Deprecating
(Adj)
Showing or expressing disapproval or apology
S: apologetic
A: praised
Stolid
(Adj)
Solemn, unemotional and not easily excited or upset
S: indifferent
A: interested
