Chapter 22 Vocab.

Discerning

Observant; having keen insight, perceptive, clear eyed

Hyperbole

Overstatement; obvious exaggeration, usuallyfor effect or emphasis

Crass

Tasteless; coarse, vulgar

Prerogative

A choice; a special right or privilege

Colloquial

Informal; informal speech or writing conversational

Tactless

Insensitive; lacking skill or sensitivity in dealing with other

Incisive

Keen; penetrating, clear and sharp, pointed

Whet

To arouse; to excite or stimulate

Tacit

Unstated; understood but not spoken, implied

Judicious

Wise; showimg good judgement, prudent, wise and careful