76-90 Flashcards
Sincere
genuine, honest, and unaffected in a way that shows what is said is really meant
Stark
plane, harsh; simple or bare when applied to style; sometimes even bleak or grim
subjective
relying on one’s own inner impressions, as opposed to being objective
sympathetic
showing, having, or resulting from shared feelings, pity, or compassion
terse
effectively concise; brief
trite
stale, worn out, overused
Urbane
sophisticated, socially polished
urgent
showing earnestness or the desire for something to be done quickly; pressing, insistent
verbose
wordy; using more words than necessary to make a point
vibrant
seeming to quiver or pulsate with energy or activity
victorian
prudish and stuffy, puritanical
vitriolic
Expressing violence in bitter hatred towards somebody or something
wary
marked by cautiousness or watchfulness
whimsical
inclined to be playful, humorous, fanciful
wistful
deep inside thoughts, especially thought of something yearned for or lost