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12 angry Men Vocab
Vocabulary from the 12 angry men play
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Petty | (adj) of secondary or lesser importance, rank, or scale; minor |
| Meek | (adj) quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive |
| Sadism | (noun) the tendency to derive pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others |
| Appall | (verb) greatly dismay or horrify.: "bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some officials". |
| Naive | (adj) Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement |
| Glad-hand | (verb) (especially of a politician) greet or welcome warmly or with the appearance of warmth |
| Compassion | (noun) sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others |
| Mild | (adj) gentle and not easily provoked |
| Bigot | (noun) a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions |
| Antagonize | (verb) cause (someone) to become hostile |
| Subservient | (adj) prepared to obey others unquestioningly |
| Superficial | (adj) not having or showing any depth of character or understanding. |