vocab

6. - wary and unwilling to take risks.
7. - showing little forethought or preparation : OFFHAND
9. - a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
10. - crouch down in fear.
12. - not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
13. - an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
14. - a great number
15. rude in speech or behavior
16. - remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
18. - to spend money or to waste.
20. - extremely bad; appalling

1. - in a very difficult situation.
2. - a reflective looking inward : an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
3. - an expression of praise
4. - excessive pride
5. - lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
8. fool or cheat (someone).
11. Noun- a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.
17. - believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
19. - wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.