Shall we Dance Part 1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Banal
ordinary and commonplace
Because he had the same routine everyday, the office became banal for Dudley
Disposition
one’s usual mood
Hank noticed that Dudley’s disposition had changed, he wasn’t being his normal self.
Impassioned
filled with passion
Displayed with emotion, Hank gave Dudley an impassioned speech about why he loves money.
Entice
to lure
Dudley imagined that the dance instructor was enticing him to follow her, luring him into the studio
Contrived
obviously planned or made up
Dudley’s explanation was clearly contrived, it was artificial and completely made up.
Embellish
to add fictitious details to
Hank embellished his film making skills, exaggerating his skills so his boss would have him make the video.
Deprecate
to mildly insult or belittle.
Hank deprecated Dudley for sleeping on the job, criticizing him for his lack of effort.
Obtuse
lacking intellect
Dudley was obtuse when operating the video camera, he could not find the record button and forgot to take the lens camera off.
Tumultious
disorderly or noisily
In scene in the dance studio was tumultuous, filled with loud noises and phone calls.
Indifferent
having no preference
Dudley was indifferent about what dance he wanted to learn, he didn’t care which was taught.
Convivial
sociable
Gary’s convivial nature was obvious when he enthusiastically introduced himself to Dudley.
Reticent
restrained or reserved
Dudley was reitcent when Ms. Linda asked him to dance, so reserved he appeared not be to dancing at all.
Vivacious
Lively
Ms. Linda explained to Dudley and Gary that they must be vivacious when they dance, full of energy and life.
Esoteric
understood by only a few
Ms. Linda’s esoteric style of dance left Dudley and Gary confused, it can only be understood by those who have studied it.
Facilitate
to make easier Ms. Linda's explanation of bubble facilitated the lesson, making it easier for the class to understand.
Affable
friendly
Dudley entered the office in an affable mood, he was exceptionally friendly to all of his co-workers
Stagant
not moving, flowing or developing.
Hank used a graph to describes how careers become stagnant after 5 years in a company, with no way of promotion.
Trivial
insignificant, unimportant
Hank tour of the lesser known parts of the office was trivial and had little importance.
Partisan
devoted to or biased in support of a group
The employees answers were partisan, clearly biased toward the company.
Competent
having adequate ability.
Despite exaggerating his abilities, Hank turned out to be a competent film maker, making an adequate documentary.
