Author's Attitude Vocabulary

Question 1

admiring

Answer 1

displaying or feeling a feeling of wonder, pleasure, or approval

Question 2

apathetic

Answer 2

having or showing little or no emotion; not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive

Question 3

awed

Answer 3

filled with or expressing an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like

Question 4

derisive

Answer 4

characterized by or expressing ridicule; mockery

Question 5

disdainful

Answer 5

full of or showing a feeling of contempt for anything regarded as unworthy; haughty contempt; scorn

Question 6

ecstatic

Answer 6

a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion of joy

Question 7

hostile

Answer 7

opposed in feeling, action, or character; antagonistic

Question 8

irate

Answer 8

angry; enraged

Question 9

nonchalant

Answer 9

coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual

Question 10

outraged

Answer 10

to cause profound indignation, anger, or resentment in; to offend grossly (feelings, decency, human dignity, etc)

Question 11

respectful

Answer 11

full of, showing, or giving politeness or deference

Question 12

somber

Answer 12

gloomy, depressing, or dismal; extremely serious; grave

Question 13

ambivalent

Answer 13

having mixed feelings about someone or something; being unable to choose between two (usually opposing) courses of action

Question 14

appreciative

Answer 14

feeling or showing gratitude; thankful recognition

Question 15

critical

Answer 15

inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily

Question 16

detached

Answer 16

having or showing no bias or emotional involvement; disinterested

Question 17

ebullient

Answer 17

overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited

Question 18

euphoric

Answer 18

feeling or generating intense happiness, confidence, and a sense of well-being

Question 19

indifferent

Answer 19

without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic; having no bias, prejudice, or preference; impartial; disinterested

Question 20

mocking

Answer 20

showing ridicule, contempt, or derision

Question 21

nostalgic

Answer 21

experiencing or exhibiting a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation

Question 22

resentful

Answer 22

full of the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult

Question 23

scornful

Answer 23

full of open disgust or disdain for a person or thing; derision

Question 24

whimsical

Answer 24

spontaneously fanciful or playful