Tonality of text Flashcards
Expostulation
expression of protest
Remonstration
Urge to oppose
Parley
Conference between both sides in dispute
Cynical
Moved by self interest (in distrust)
Sanguine
Confident
Sardonic
Cynical (moved by self interest), mocking as well
Satiric
Mocking
Reverential
To be regarded as sacred
Mendacious
Untruthful
Denigrating
criticised unfairly
Hyperbolic
exaggeratingly
Laudatory
praising
Didactic
Instructing
Ebullient
praising, excitingly
exuberant
excited
Lampooning
making fun of
Tactful
Showing skill/sensitivity when dealing with people (in difficult issues)
Incredulous
unable/unwilling to believe in something
Stolid
Calm and dependable:showing little emotion
Perturbed
Anxious/concerned/unsettled
Distraught
worried/upset
Audacious
Showing very lack of respect
Impudent
Not showing respect to another person
Insolent
Rude and arrogant, lack of respect
Impertinent
Not showing proper respect
Incensed
Very angry/enraged
Indignant
Feeling or showing anger/annoyance from UNFAIR TREATMENT