| A | B |
|---|
| abashed | to make somebody ashamed; to make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or uncomfortable |
| abrasive | harsh in manner; aggressively direct and insensitive |
| acquiescent | willing to agree passively |
| acerbic | bitter or sharp in tone, taste, or manner |
| aghast | horrified; overcome with shock and dismay |
| allusive | characterized by the use of indirect references or subtle suggestion |
| apprehensive | fearful; worried that something bad will happen; aware |
| ardent | passionate; enthusiastic; eager |
| audacious | daring; bold; fearless, especially in challenging assumptions or conventions |
| awe-struck | affected with sudden or great wonder or surprise |
| bantering | making light teasing remarks; lighthearted amusing remarks |
| begrudging | ungenerous; showing unwillingness to give somebody or let somebody be admired or praised |
| bemused | bewildered or confused; to make confused |
| benevolent | kind; showing kindness or goodwill |
| biting | very cold; cleverly sarcastic; clever |
| blithe | cheerful and carefree; happy |
| brisk | quick; brusque; speaking or behaving in an abrupt manner |
| bristling | angry or indignant; reacting with anger or indignation |
| candid | honest or direct in a way people find refreshing or distasteful |
| caustic | very sarcastic and intended to mock, offend, or belittle |
| cavalier | careless, showing an arrogant disregard or lack of respect |
| clipped | spoken clearly; each word pronounced separately and distinctly |
| condescending | snobby; behaving in a way that shows you to consider yourself superior |
| coy | shy; modest; showing insincere reluctance |
| contemptuous | showing a strong dislike or utter lack of respect for someone or thing |
| conversational | informal in language; ability to say interesting things |
| curt | rudely brief; using few words |
| cynical | distrustful of others; doubting the goodness or sincerity of others |
