Honors English I Vocabulary Brazen adjective Rudely bold insolent Trans Verb To face or undergo with bold or brash selfassurance Example Tom made brazen remark about the unattractive color of Hildas dress ID: 1019510
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1. Lesson 9: Boldness and MildnessHonors English I Vocabulary
2. Brazen(adjective) Rudely bold; insolent.(Trans Verb) To face or undergo with bold or brash self-assurance.Example: Tom made brazen remark about the unattractive color of Hilda’s dress.
3. Complaisant(adjective) Showing a desire or willingness to please; cheerfully obliging; amiableExample: Miriam’s complaisant attitude made her an easy person to work with.
4. Conspicuous(adjective) Easy to notice; obviousAttracting attention by being unusual or remarkable.Example: The last to arrive, Patricia made a conspicuous entrance at the formal dinner party.
5. Docile(adjective) Easily managed or taught; gentle.Example: Because the puppy was unusually docile, the Smiths chose him as a pet for their child.
6. flamboyant(adjective) a. Exaggerated or high-flown in style or manner; showy.b. Highly elaborate; ornate.c. Richly colored; vividExample: Zach was criticized for his flamboyant writing style.
7. Intrepid(adjective) Courageous; fearless; bold.Example: The intrepid adventurer risked her life exploring the jungles along the Amazon River.
8. Pacific(adjective) Promoting peace; peaceful; tranquil; serene.Example: The powerful nation’s pacific statements were reassuring to the weaker next-door neighbor.
9. Reserved(adjective) a. Quiet and restrained in manner.b. Held for a particular person or persons.Example: Instead of reacting angrily to the insulting remark, Eleanor answered Annie in a reserved way.
10. STrident(adjective) Having a shrill, harsh, and grating sound or effect.Example: The speaker’s strident voice irritated many members of the audience.
11. Unabashed(adjective) Not embarrassed or ashamed.Example: Forgetting his lines for the second time, Paul remained unabashed.