Tone Flashcards
Apprehensive
anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Bewildered
To be confused
Brusque
abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
Candid
Truthful and straightforward
Choleric
bad-tempered or irritable.
Conciliatory
intended or likely to placate or pacify.
Contentious
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Cynical
In this question, cynical is an adjective that means believing the worst of human nature and motives.
Derisive
expressing contempt or ridicule.
Derogatory
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Ebullient
cheerful and full of energy
Effusive
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
Euphoric
characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Expectant
having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something pleasant and interesting
Fatalistic
the acceptance of all things and events as inevitable; submission to fat
Fervent
having or displaying a passionate intensity.