Unit One Vocabulary

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.

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.