Vocabulaire avancé pour le GRE - Aspects et manières

a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

aplomb

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

rustre

a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

contrariété

a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age

râleur

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

effronterie

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

hauteur

a way of behaving that is relaxed, as if one has no problems or concerns

insouciance

to repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone something, particularly as a way of persuasion

harceler

to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

intimider

to do something in a reluctant and condescending manner

daigner

to make someone suffer from a lot of emotional or mental pain

lacerer

(of people) open and willing to let suggestions influence them

réceptif

displaying approval or praise

approbateur

requiring so much effort, mostly physical, that will cause exhaustion

ardent

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

passionné

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

complaisant

knowledgeable or experienced with something

connaisseur

not having even the smallest amount of courage

lâche

(particularly of a man) handsome, stylish and full of confidence

élégant

neglectful toward obligations and duties

négligent

making one feel worried about something

inquiétant

causing or displaying great sadness or distress

doloureux

easily getting annoyed, angry, or upset

irritable

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

imperméable

(of a person) characterized by lying

mensonger

slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something

obtus

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

orgueilleux

demanding immediate obedience, particularly in a way that sounds unfriendly or rude

impérieux

quick to understand and judge people, things, and situations accurately

perspicace

considered to be of small importance or value

insignifiant

plain, ordinary, and lacking excitement or imagination

prosaïque

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

punctuel

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

redoutable

vulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations

obscène

easily angered or annoyed

irritable

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

impassible

treating others as if one is superior to them

méprisant