Ch. 18 Vocabulary Words LA
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- altruistic
- unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish
- biased
- prejudiced; unduly or unfairly influenced
- captious
- quick to find fault, especially over petty matters; carping
- contrite
- sorrowful for a misdeed that one has committed; deeply repentant
- diffident
- lacking confidence; timid; shy
- gregarious
- seeking or enjoying the company of others; sociable
- gullible
- easily deceived or tricked; credulous
- impassive
- feeling or revealing no emotion; calm; unmoved
- impetuous
- acting suddenly without forethought; rash;impulsive
- indolent
- inclined to avoid work; lazy idle
- intrepid
- not afraid; bold; dauntless
- irrational
- not rational; illogical; absurd; senseless
- obsequious
- much too attentive; excessively submissive; servile; fawning
- obstreperous
- excessively noisy; boisterous; unruly
- opinionated
- holding obstinately to one's own opinion
- parsimonious
- extremely frugal; miserly; stingy
- sanguine
- confidently optimistic; hopeful
- skeptical
- disbelieving; doubting; not easily convinced
- supercilious
- showing haughty contempt; disdainful; full of pride and scorn
- vindictive
- inclined to seek vengeance; unforgiving; spiteful