Chapter 6: Tone Flashcards
Wistful
Longing and yearning, tinged with MELANCHOLY (long-lasting sadness) and PENSIVENESS
Earnest
Serious in intention or purpose; showing depth and SINCERITY of feelings
Disgruntled, Discontented
Angry; dissatisfied; annoyed; impatient; irritated
Authoritative
Commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed, based on competent authority
Frivolity
The trait of being FRIVOLOUS; not serious or sensible
Frivolous
Lacking any serious purpose or value; given to trifling or levity
Acerbic, Acrid
Harsh; bitter; sharp; CAUSTIC
Solemn, Grave, Somber
Not cheerful or smiling; serious; gloomy
Inquisitive
Curious; inquiring
Reflective, Pensive
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought, usually marked by sadness or MELANCHOLY
Equivocal
AMBIGUOUS; open to interpretation; having an uncertain significance or meaning
Equivocate
To avoid making an explicit statement; to hedge; to use vague or AMBIGUOUS language
Deferential
Respectful; dutiful
Ebullient, Elated, Ecstatic, Euphoric, Exuberant
Feeling or expressing great happiness or triumph
Benevolent
Well-meaning; kindly
Malevolent
Wishing evil to others, showing ill will
Whimsical
Playful; fanciful; CAPRICIOUS; given to whimsies or odd notions
Vindictive
Having a strong desire for revenge
Prosaic, Mundane
Dull; uninteresting; ordinary; commonplace; tedious; PEDESTRIAN; VAPID; BANAL; HACKNEYED; unexceptional
Vitrolic
Bitter; CAUSTIC; ACERBIC; filled with malice
Conciliatory
Appeasing; intending to PLACATE
Despiring
Showing the loss of all hope
Inflammatory
Arousing; intended to inflame a situation of ignite angry or violent feelings
