Chapter 6: The Tone Words (206-225)

Question 1

wistful

Answer 1

longing and yearning, tinged with sadness

Question 2

earnest

Answer 2

serious in intention or purpose; showing depth and sincerity

Question 3

disgruntled

Answer 3

angry, dissatisfied

Question 4

discontented

Answer 4

angry, dissatisfied

Question 5

authoritative

Answer 5

commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected or obeyed

Question 6

frivolity

Answer 6

not serious or sensible

Question 7

frivolous

Answer 7

lacking any serious purpose or value

Question 8

acerbic

Answer 8

harsh, bitter

Question 9

acrid

Answer 9

angry, bitter

Question 10

solemn

Answer 10

formal, serious, sincere

Question 11

grave

Answer 11

requiring serious thought

Question 12

somber

Answer 12

dark, pessimistic

Question 13

inquisitive

Answer 13

curious, inquiring

Question 14

reflective

Answer 14

engaging in or involving in serious thought

Question 15

pensive

Answer 15

reflecting in serious thought

Question 16

equivocal

Answer 16

open to interpretation, ambiguous, having an uncertain meaning

Question 17

equivocate

Answer 17

to avoid making an explicit statement, to use vague or ambiguous language

Question 18

deferential

Answer 18

respectful, dutiful

Question 19

ebullient

Answer 19

extremely happy

Question 20

benevolent

Answer 20

kind, well meaning

Question 21

malevolent

Answer 21

evil, ill will

Question 22

whimsical

Answer 22

capricious, playful,

Question 23

vindictive

Answer 23

having a strong desire for revenge

Question 24

prosaic

Answer 24

dull, uninteresting

Question 25

mundane

Answer 25

dull, lack of interest or excitement

Question 26

vitriolic

Answer 26

bitter; filled with malice

Question 27

conciliatory

Answer 27

appeasing, intending to placate

Question 28

despairing

Answer 28

loss of all hope

Question 29

inflammatory

Answer 29

arousing; intended to ignite violent or angry feelings