Direct Hits 6 Name That Tone, Watch That Attitude

Question 1

wistful

Answer 1

longing and yearning, tinged with melancholy (long-lasting sadness) and pensiveness

Question 2

earnest

Answer 2

serious in intention or purpose; showing depth and sincerity of feelings

Question 3

disgruntled, discontented

Answer 3

angry; dissatisfied; annoyed; impatient; irritated

Question 4

authoritative

Answer 4

commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed, based on competent authority

Question 5

frivolity

Answer 5

the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible

Question 6

frivolous

Answer 6

lacking any serious purpose or value; given to trifling or levity

Question 7

acerbic, acrid

Answer 7

harsh, bitter, sharp; caustic

Question 8

solemn, grave, somber

Answer 8

not cheerful or smiling; serious; gloomy

Question 9

inquisitive

Answer 9

curious; inquiring

Question 10

reflective, pensive

Answer 10

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought, usually marked by sadness or melancholy

Question 11

equivocal

Answer 11

ambiguous, open to interpretation, having an uncertain significance or meaning

Question 12

equivocate

Answer 12

to avoid making an explicit statement; to hedge; to use vague or ambiguous language

Question 13

deferential

Answer 13

respectful; dutiful

Question 14

ebullient, elated, ecstatic, euphoric, exuberant

Answer 14

feeling or expressing great happiness or triumph

Question 15

benevolent

Answer 15

well-meaning; kindly

Question 16

malevolent

Answer 16

wishing evil to others, showing ill will

Question 17

whimsical

Answer 17

playful; fanciful; capricious; given to whimsies or odd notions

Question 18

vindictive

Answer 18

having a strong desire for revenge

Question 19

prosaic, mundane

Answer 19

dull; uninteresting; ordinary; commonplace; tedious; pedestrian; vapid; banal; hackneyed; unexceptional

Question 20

vitriolic

Answer 20

bitter; caustic; acerbic; filled with malice

Question 21

conciliatory

Answer 21

appeasing; intending to placate

Question 22

despairing

Answer 22

showing the loss of all hope

Question 23

inflammatory

Answer 23

arousing; intended to inflame a situation or ignite angry or violent feelings