Talking Tone - Set #9 Flashcards
1
Q
fervent; intense; passionate
A
ardent
2
Q
disdainful; implying or showing a descent from superiority
A
condescending
3
Q
seeking favor or notice by servile demeanor
A
fawning
4
Q
self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose
A
frivolous
5
Q
wearied or worn out, as by overwork or overuse
A
jaded
6
Q
disposed to take a favorable view of conditions or events and to expect the most favorable outcome
A
optimistic
7
Q
Bitterly severe in criticism; harmful; injurious
A
scathing
8
Q
formal; serious; sober
A
solemn
9
Q
remaining ill-humored and silent, possibly because of an offense
A
sulking
10
Q
modest; unpretentious
A
unassuming
