Spring tone words Flashcards
(30 cards)
Altruistic
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
Brash
Hasty and unthinking; impulsive
candid
completely honest, straightforward
choleric
Easily angered
Coarse
rough around the edges, crude
condemnatory
expressing strong disapproval
detached
impartial, disinterested; unconcerned
discordant
being in disagreement
effusive
emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative
Erudite
Scholarly, possessing depth of knowledge
Gregarious
Sociable, outgoing
haughty
Arrogant, excessively
indignant
angered at something unjust or wrong
insolent
boldly rude or disrespectful
melancholy
a feeling of sadness with unknown cause
obsequious
overly submissive and eager to please
ominous
giving the impression that bad things are about to happen
pedantic
characterized by an excessive display of learning
phlegmatic
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
provocative
Arouse a reaction; stimulate controversy
Prudent
Cautious, careful, showing good sense
quarrelsome
Quick to fight; argumentative
remorseful
Feeling regret for wrongdoing
ribald
relating to obsence or vulgar humor