Vocabulary Lesson 9: Boldness and Mildness
Explore vocabulary words related to boldness and mildness in this lesson. Learn definitions and examples of words such as brazen, complaisant, conspicuous, docile, flamboyant, intrepid, pacific, reserved, and strident. Enhance your language skills by understanding and using these descriptive terms effectively.
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HONORS ENGLISH I VOCABULARY LESSON 9: BOLDNESS AND MILDNESS
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.
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.
CONSPICUOUS (adjective) a. Easy to notice; obvious b. Attracting attention by being unusual or remarkable. Example: The last to arrive, Patricia made a conspicuous entrance at the formal dinner party.
DOCILE (adjective) Easily managed or taught; gentle. Example: Because the puppy was unusually docile, the Smiths chose him as a pet for their child.
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.
INTREPID (adjective) Courageous; fearless; bold. Example: The intrepid adventurer risked her life exploring the jungles along the Amazon River.
PACIFIC (adjective) Promoting peace; peaceful; tranquil; serene. Example: The powerful nation s pacific statements were reassuring to the weaker next-door neighbor.
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.
STRIDENT (adjective) Having a shrill, harsh, and grating sound or effect. Example: The speaker s strident voice irritated many members of the audience.
UNABASHED (adjective) Not embarrassed or ashamed. Example: Forgetting his lines for the second time, Paul remained unabashed.
