9A Vocabulary List #1 definitions

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

Characterized by friendliness and good will.

Clever, crafty and shrewd.

Difficult or irritating to deal with: grumpy.

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

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

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

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

To do something secretly.

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

Unusually fitted or qualified; especially suited to a purpose; perfect for the job.

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

To on purpose  -- and with great effort  -- not take part in something,  or not have something.

Marked by contemptuous boldness: a disregard for the rules.