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aplomb
/əˈpɫɑm/
noun
a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation
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boor
/ˈbʊɹ/
noun
an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners
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chagrin
/ʃəˈɡɹɪn/
noun
a state of annoyance or embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed
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curmudgeon
/kɝˈmədʒɪn/
noun
a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age
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effrontery
/ɪˈfɹəntɝi/
noun
a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold
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hauteur
/hɔːtˈʊɹ/
noun
a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others
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insouciance
/ˌɪnˈsusiəns/, /ˌɪnˈsusjəns/
noun
a way of behaving that is relaxed, as if one has no problems or concerns
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to badger
/ˈbædʒɝ/
verb
to repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone something, particularly as a way of persuasion
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to browbeat
/ˈbɹaʊˌbit/
verb
to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them
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to deign
/ˈdeɪn/
verb
to do something in a reluctant and condescending manner
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to lacerate
/ˈɫæsɝˌeɪt/
verb
to emotionally or mentally make someone suffer from a lot of pain
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amenable
/əˈmɛnəbəɫ/, /əˈminəbəɫ/
adjective
(of people) open and willing to let suggestions influence them
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approbative
/ɐpɹˈɑːbətˌɪv/
adjective
displaying approval or praise
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arduous
/ˈɑɹdʒuəs/
adjective
requiring so much effort, mostly physical, that will cause exhaustion
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avid
/ˈævəd/, /ˈævɪd/
adjective
extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does
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complacent
/kəmˈpɫeɪsənt/
adjective
pleased and satisfied with oneself or a situation, feeling that there is no need for improvement
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conversant
/kənˈvɝsənt/
adjective
knowledgeable or experienced with something
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craven
/ˈkɹeɪvən/
adjective
not having even the smallest amount of courage
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debonair
/ˌdɛbəˈnɛɹ/
adjective
(particularly of a man) handsome, stylish and full of confidence
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derelict
/ˈdɛɹəˌɫɪkt/
adjective
neglectful toward obligations and duties
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disquieting
/dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/
adjective
making one feel worried or anxious about something
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dolorous
/dˈɑːlɚɹəs/
adjective
causing or displaying great sadness or distress
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fractious
/ˈfɹækʃəs/
adjective
easily getting annoyed, angry, or upset
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impervious
/ˌɪmˈpɝviəs/
adjective
resistant to being affected or damaged by something
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mendacious
/mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/
adjective
(of a person) characterized by lying
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obtuse
/ɑbˈtus/
adjective
slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something
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overweening
/ˌoʊvɚwˈiːnɪŋ/
adjective
having too much pride or confidence in oneself
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peremptory
/pɝˈɛmptɝi/
adjective
demanding immediate obedience, particularly in a way that sounds unfriendly or rude
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perspicacious
/pɝspəˈkeɪʃəs/
adjective
quick to understand and judge people, things, and situations accurately
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picayune
/ˌpɪkiˈjun/
adjective
considered to be of small importance or value
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prosaic
/pɹoʊˈzeɪɪk/
adjective
plain and ordinary; lacking excitement and imagination
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punctilious
/pəŋkˈtɪɫiəs/
adjective
paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail
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redoubtable
/ɹiˈdaʊtəbəɫ/
adjective
(of a person) showing great strength, in a way that makes others be afraid of one
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ribald
/ˈɹaɪbɑɫd/
adjective
making rude and humorous remarks about sex
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splenetic
/splɛnˈɛɾɪk/
adjective
easily angered or annoyed
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stolid
/ˈstɑɫəd/
adjective
staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions
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supercilious
/ˌsupɝˈsɪɫiəs/
adjective
treating others as if one is superior to them
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