Tone set 1 Flashcards
Absurd
The term “absurd” also has a more specific sense in the context of absurdism: it refers to a conflict or a discrepancy between two things but there are several disagreements about their exact nature.
Ambivalent
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
Ardent
Passionate and enthusiastic
Awestruck
Filled with awe/amazed
Benevolent
Kind and charitable/sympathetic
Callous
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
Compliant
inclined to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree
Condescending
having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority/scornful
Contemptuous
characteristics of disgust and anger/mocking
Cynical
believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
Derisive
Expressing contempt
Dignified
having or showing a composed or
serious manner that is worthy of respect
Docile
ready to accept control or instruction;
submissive
Evasive
tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly
Farcical
Farce is also characterized by heavy use of physical humor; the use of deliberate absurdity or nonsense; satire, parody, and mockery of real-life situations, people, events, and interactions; unlikely and humorous instances of miscommunication;
