9A Vocabulary List #1 definitions (10words)

Marked by or likely to do good; having good will toward others.

To persuade with flattery; to deceive with soothing words or false promises.

Noticeably short and abrupt in manner, blunt to the point of rudeness.

Inflated speech or writing; using big, complicated words to show off when simpler ones would do

Difficult or irritating to deal with: grumpy.

Characterized by friendliness and good will.

Having lack of interest

A personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment.  A strongly held opinion.

Feeling or showing no emotion or sympathy: hard-hearted to suffering.

Indicating or suggesting sincere and absolute honesty, often very blunt.