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9/4 Lang Vocab

QuestionAnswer
Poignant Causing a strong feeling of sadness, emotion, or sympathy
Patronizing Speaking or behaving as if you are smarter or better than someone else
Incredulous Feeling shocked or unable to believe that something is true
Forthright Speaking in a direct, honest, and straightforward way
Unabashed Not embarrassed, ashamed, or worried about what others think
Wry Using dry or clever humor, often about an unfortunate situation
Pretentious Trying too hard to appear important, intelligent, or sophisticated
Brazen Bold and shameless, especially when doing something inappropriate
Ambivalent Having mixed or conflicting feelings about something
Incensed Extremely angry or outraged about something
Pragmatic Focused on practical, realistic solutions rather than ideals
Pompous Acting overly important, serious, or impressed with yourself
Reticent Quiet or hesitant to share your thoughts, feelings, or opinions
Indignant Angry or offended because something seems unfair or insulting
Contemptuous Showing strong dislike or disrespect for someone or something
Caustic Harsh, cutting, or sharply critical in speech or writing
Malicious Intentionally wanting to hurt, harm, or upset someone
Didactic Intended mainly to teach a lesson or give instruction
Seductive Very tempting, attractive, or persuasive in a way that draws someone in
Whimsical Playfully imaginative, unusual, or charming in an unexpected way
Created by: victoriaaphuman
 

 



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