Direct Hits 6 Name That Tone, Watch That Attitude 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
vitriolic
bitter; caustic; acerbic; filled with malice
conciliatory
appeasing; intending to placate
despairing
showing the loss of all hope
inflammatory
arousing; intended to inflame a situation or ignite angry or violent feelings
