Tone Words Part 4

Question 1

peculiar to a particular language

Answer 1

idiomatic

Question 2

arrogantly domineering; overbearing

Answer 2

imperious

Question 3

unbelieving

Answer 3

incredulous

Question 4

marked by anger; aroused by justice

Answer 4

indignant

Question 5

likely to stir up anger or trouble

Answer 5

inflammatory

Question 6

vapid; bland

Answer 6

insipid

Question 7

rude; not showing proper respect; arrogant

Answer 7

insolent

Question 8

showing disrespect for things that are
normally respected

Answer 8

irreverent

Question 9

cheery, joyful, and happy

Answer 9

jocund

Question 10

containing and expressing praise

Answer 10

laudatory

Question 11

slow; sluggish

Answer 11

lethargic

Question 12

easily understood; clear

Answer 12

lucid

Question 13

ridiculous; laughable; outlandish; silly

Answer 13

ludicrous

Question 14

mournful, dismal, gloomy, especially to a
ludicrous degree

Answer 14

lugubrious

Question 15

satiric imitation of heroic traits

Answer 15

mock-heroic

Question 16

concerned with principles of morality

Answer 16

moralistic

Question 17

ordinary; common; everyday

Answer 17

mundane

Question 18

uninfluenced by emotions

Answer 18

objective

Question 19

not clearly expressed; ambiguous or vague

Answer 19

obscure

Question 20

to treat in a condescending manner

Answer 20

patronizing