Ap tone words Flashcards
Acerbic
sharp;forthright;biting;hurtful;abrasive;severe
Apathetic
showing little interest; lacking concern; indifferent; unemotional
Assertive
self confident; strong-willed; authoritative; insistent
Caustic
making biting, corrosive comments; critical
Complex
having many varying characteristics; complicated
Conciliatory
intended to placate or pacify; appeasing
Defensive
defending a position , shielding guarding. watchful
Demeaning
Disrespectful, unified
Diplomatic
tactful; subtle; sensitive; thoughtful
Distressing
heart-break; sad; troubling
Facetious
inappropriate; flippant
Frank
honest; direct; plain; ; matter of fact
Ghoulish
delighting in the revolting or in the loathsome
Gullible
naive; innocent; ignorant
Hypercritical
unreasonably critical ; hair splitting; nitpicking