5th box -Flashcards

(adj.) showing no emotion; Even when his father died he gave an impassive response and walked out tearless. Her expected announcement was met by an impassive facial expression.

(adj.) hasty; slight; The detective's cursory examination of the crime scene caused him to overlook the lesser clues.

(v.) to force oneself or one's ideas upon another; to thrust forward; to eject; The inquisitive coworker obtrudes into the conversation often.

(adj.) something which causes dread or fear; The formidable team caused weak knees in the opponents.