Vocabulary Tone Words 2 Flashcards
Ardent
Having, expressive of, or characterized by INTENSE feeling; passionate
Sardonic
Scornfully or cynically mocking
Satirical
Of, relating to, or characterized by satire (satire is ironic, sarcastic, oftentimes scathing humor designed to ridicule those in any position of power or privilege)
Glum
Broodingly morose; depressed
Zealous
Ardently active, devoted, or diligent to a cause, belief, or activity
Eulogistic
Relating to, or in the form of, a eulogy (a laudatory speech about the deceased at a funeral)
Didactic
Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
Pessimistic
Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
Audacious
Extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless
Facetious
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Nostalgic
Characterized by or exhibiting feelings of longing or wistful attention to the past
Languid
Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed
Reticent
Not revealing one’s thoughts easily or readily
Pragmatic
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
Somber
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy in effect, as a color, a landscape
Contemptuous
Feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval; feeling or showing contempt; sneering derision
Brusque
abrupt or offhand in speech or manner; dismissive
Abashed
To be made ashamed
Benevolent
Kind, showing kindness or goodwill
Apprehensive
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
