Unit One Vocabulary
Across
- 3. alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
- 6. of or relating to the brain or the intellect.
- 10. "around," "about," "surrounding," or "encircling"
- 12. the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
- 16. expressed clearly; easy to understand.
- 20. attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
- 22. acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
- 24. having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty.
- 26. adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
- 28. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
- 29. arrogantly superior and disdainful.
- 30. clear, logical, and convincing.
- 32. make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
- 34. changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
- 35. having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.
- 37. in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.
- 38. triumphantly happy.
- 39. lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
Down
- 1. extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past.
- 2. praise enthusiastically.
- 4. make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
- 5. having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
- 7. having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
- 8. showing contempt; scornful.
- 9. playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
- 11. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
- 13. make (something) clear; explain.
- 14. make less severe, serious, or painful.
- 15. having the ability to know or understand things without any proof or evidence
- 17. a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
- 18. to cut
- 19. humble submission and respect.
- 21. showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
- 23. very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
- 25. failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
- 27. appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
- 30. having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.
- 31. treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority.
- 33. excessive pride or self-confidence.
- 36. not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.