affable(adj.) friendly;

amiableHe was very easily approached, being naturally the most affable

man in the world.

aloof(adj.) reserved;

distantA child standing away from the

rest of her friends is an example of someone who is aloof.

altruistic(adj.) unselfishly concerned for or

devoted to the welfare of others

An example of someone who is altruistic is a Peace Corps member.

ambiguous(adj.) unclear in meaning;

confusing; capable of being interpreted in

different ways.An example of someone who might give an

ambiguous answer to a question is a politician who is talking to his constituents.

audacity(n.) boldness; reckless;

daring; impertinenceA person who publicly screams at his friend

for a minor offense is an example of someone acting with audacity.

austere(adj.) very bare; bleak

The rather austere décor was softened by early evening candle light.

bias(n.) a tendency; an inclination;

prejudice

He showed bias toward a few workers in particular.

bivouac(n.) a temporary encampment,

especially of soldiers

The bivouac included many uncomfortable cots to sleep in.

brandish(v.) to wave or display

threateningly

The bandit brandished the gun in the store owners face.

bravado(n.) a false show of bravery or defiance

Bravado is an appearance of courage that someone show in order to impress other people.

His show of bravado was when he climbed into the boxing ring with his knees shaking.