tone set 3 Flashcards
Acerbic
Sharp;forthright;biting hurtful;abrasive;severe
Apathetic
Showing little interest; lacking concern; indifferent; unemotional
Assertive
Self-confident; strong-willed; authoritative; insistent
Caustic
Making biting,corrosive comments; critical
Complex
Having many varying characteristics; complicated
Conciliatory
Intended to placate or pacify;appeasing
Defensive
Defending a position; shielding; guarding; watchful
Demeaning
Disrespectful; undignified
Diplomatic
Tactful; subtle; sensitive; thoughtful
Distressing
heart-breaking; sad; troubling
Facetious
Inappropriate; flippant
Frank
Honest; direct; plain ;matter-of-fact
Ghoulish
Delighting in the revolting or the loathsome
Gullible
Naïve,innocent; ignorant
Hypercritical
Unreasonably critical; hair splitting; nitpicking