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1 Honors English I Vocabulary
Lesson 9: Boldness and Mildness

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; amiable Example: Miriam’s complaisant attitude made her an easy person to work with.

4 Conspicuous (adjective)
Easy to notice; obvious Attracting 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; vivid Example: 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.


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