November Tone Words

Question 1

belligerent

Answer 1

hostile and aggressive
(hostile, aggressive, antagonistic)

Question 2

callous

Answer 2

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
(heartless, cold-hearted)

Question 3

caustic

Answer 3

sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
(sarcastic, bitter, sharp)

Question 4

colloquial

Answer 4

used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary
(informal, conversational, casual)

Question 5

conciliatory

Answer 5

intended or likely to placate or pacify
(appeasing, pacifying, mediate)

Question 6

cynical

Answer 6

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
(superstitious, skeptical, negative)

Question 7

defiant

Answer 7

full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight
(resistant, noncompliant, uncooperative)

Question 8

derisive

Answer 8

expressing contempt or ridicule
(mocking, teasing)

Question 9

diplomatic

Answer 9

of or concerning the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations - having or showing an ability to deal with people in a sensitive and effective way
(responsible, mature)

Question 10

earnest

Answer 10

resulting from showing sincere and intense conviction [showing deep/intense sincerity/feeling]
(serious, grave)

Question 11

flippant

Answer 11

not showing a serious or respectful attitude [often when it it expected of you]
(disrespectful, uncourteous)

Question 12

frank

Answer 12

open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters
(direct, unreserved)

Question 13

imploring

Answer 13

showing in a very sincere, emotional, and determined way that you want someone to do or not do something
(pleading, begging)

Question 14

obsequious

Answer 14

too eager to praise or obey someone
(servile, obedient, desperate)

Question 15

patronizing

Answer 15

showing or characterized by a superior attitude towards others
(talk down to)

Question 16

playful

Answer 16

fond of games and amusement; lighthearted
(lively, high-spirited)

Question 17

reverent

Answer 17

feeling or showcasing profound respect or veneration
(respecting)

Question 18

solemn

Answer 18

being serious and dignified in appearance or behavior
(majestic, dignified)

Question 19

whimsical

Answer 19

unusually and strange in a way that might be funny or annoying
(fanciful)

Question 20

dispassionate

Answer 20

not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be a rational and impartial
(reasonable)