Tome words Flashcards
Bold
Not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger, brave statement due being uncommon taboo or controversial
Commendation
Praise
Condescending
Showing a feeling of patronizing superiority
Contemptuous
Showing contempt, scornful, disdainful
Conversational
Chatting informally
Defensive
Intended to defend or protect, very anxious to challenge, avoids criticism
Detached
aloof and objective
Disparaging
expressing the opinion that something of little worth; derogatory, belittle
Dispassionate
not influenced by strong emotions, and so is able to be rational and impartial
Disdainful
lack of respect
Elated
ecstatically happy
enigmatic
difficult to interpret; mysterious
Equivocal
ambiguous
Exasperated
intensely irritated
forthright
direct & outspoken
genial
friendly and cheerful
Haughty
arrogantly superior
Ignorant
rude, lacks knowledge
Impersonal
not being influenced by emotions
Ingratiating
intending to gain approval or favor; flattering
Ironic
something occurring that is opposite of whats expected
Objective
not influenced by personal feeling
Patronizing
apparently kind & helpful but betraying feelings of superiority; condescending
Provocative
causing annoyance, anger, or string reactions on purpose
