46-60 Flashcards
Fluid
flowing smoothly
Iconoclastic
inclined to attack cherished beliefs and traditions
ironic
characterized by unexpected turn of events; often opposite of what was expected
irreverent
showing disrespect for things that are usually honored or revered
journalistic
characterized by the kind of language and writing style use in news items
jovial
markedly cheerful as evidenced by conviviality or good fellowship
lyrical
Intense, spontaneous, musical
melodramatic
having characteristics of mellow drama (emotions, plot exaggeration; characterization ‘s shallow)
metaphorical
using language in which qualities are attribute it to something not literally applicable
mocking
treating with contempt or ridicule
mournful
feeling or expressing grief
mundane
ordinary or common, as in every day matters
nostalgic
incline to long for or dwell on things of the past; sentimental
Objective
uninfluenced by personal feelings; unbiased
ominous
indicating threatening or evil or danger