English 2 Vocab 1+2

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stubborn obstinate headstrong done intentionally willful
rashness or reckless boldness temerity
shameless boldness, impudence, forward behavior effrontery
lively, saucy, bold , impudent, impertinent pert
a stupid or foolish person dolt
a foolish joker or clownish person buffoon
a person who makes an affected display of modesty and propriety prude
bashful, embarrassed, awkward sheepish
to smirk or smile in a silly, affected way simper
to force oneself or one's opinions upon obtrude
1. to imply or hind indirectly 2. to introduce gradually or subtly insinuate
to swoop lower oneself or act patronizingly condescend
excessive stinginess parsimony
a peculiar, habitual way of acting or speaking mannerism
a minor weakness or harmless failing in character or behavior foible
a grotesque imitation or ridiculous distortion travesty
and broadly comic or satirical imitation burlesque
to ridicule or satirize in writing lampoon
light and good natured teasing, ridicule, satire raillery
to make fun of in a good natured way chaff
to gaunt, gibe, or ridicule lightly, especially by reminding someone of a fault or weakness twit
to taunt mock or tease sarcastically gibe
to calk complainingly or find fault carp
to countercharge or counteraccusation recrimination
an expression of disapproval or a mild reprimand. reproof
to criticize or reprimand severely or sharply rebuke
to reprimand, find fault with, or voice disapproval of reprehend
to scold vehemently or criticize severely upbraid
to caution against, advise, warn mildly admonish
to frown on, discourage, diaprove. discountenance
to protest, object, complain remonstrate
to grumble or complain strongly gripe
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