Social Interaction Words

5 words in this vocabulary list

classmate discomfiture interaction pleasantry vivacious

classmate

noun A person who is in the same class as another student

verb None

adjective None

adverb None

pronoun None

preposition None

conjunction None

interjection None

article None

My classmate and I are working on a group project together for our history class.
I'm meeting up with my classmate after school to study for the math test.
My classmate is super chill, we always have a good time in class together.
My classmate is like a ray of sunshine in our otherwise dull class.

noun a feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness

verb to make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed; to defeat or frustrate

The candidate could not hide his discomfiture when asked about his controversial stance on the issue.
She tried to cover up her discomfiture with a forced smile.
His discomfiture was written all over his face.
The unexpected turn of events caused a wave of discomfiture among the team members.

noun a mutual or reciprocal action or influence

adjective relating to or involving interaction between people or things

Effective communication skills are essential for successful interaction in a professional setting.
I always enjoy our interactions during team meetings.
Their interaction at the party was lit!
The interaction between the characters in the play was captivating.

noun a polite remark or gesture, especially one made in social situations

During the meeting, they exchanged pleasantries before getting down to business.
At the party, they greeted each other with pleasantries before grabbing a drink.
I'm not in the mood for pleasantries, let's just get to the point.
The pleasantries of small talk can sometimes mask deeper emotions.

adjective describing a person who is lively, animated, and full of energy