nonchalant
(adj.) giving off a sense of calmness and coolness
in lieu of
(prep.) in place of; substitute
bravado
(n.) a bold act meant to show off
preamble
(n.) an introduction to a text
tantalize
(v.) to torment someone with something they want without ever giving it to them
platonic
(adj.) describes a close relationship that has no romantic or sexual basis
predicament
(n.) a difficult situation that isn’t easy to escape
impetuous
(adj.) acting without forethought; reckless
prudent
(adj.) careful and thoughtful
appease
(v.) to make less angry by giving your opponent something they want