Set 1 Flashcards
1
Q
aloof
A
not emotionally involved, at a distance
2
Q
critical
A
expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements
3
Q
caustic
A
harshly sarcastic
4
Q
cynical
A
distrustful
5
Q
didactic
A
intending to instruct
6
Q
elegiac
A
sorrowful lamentation
7
Q
forthright
A
direct and outspoken
8
Q
insolent
A
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
9
Q
incredulous
A
skeptical and unbelieving
10
Q
jovial
A
good cheer, happy
11
Q
lugubrious
A
mournful, dismal, gloomy
12
Q
obsequious
A
overly obedient, brown nosing
13
Q
poignant
A
producing strong emotion
14
Q
reverent
A
deeply respectful
15
Q
sardonic
A
scornful derision, mocking, cynical
