Tone Definitions Sets 9&10

Question 1

Condescending

Answer 1

Disdainful, showing or implying a descent from superiority

Question 2

Sulking

Answer 2

Remaining silent and ill-humored, possibly because of an offense.

Question 3

Fawning

Answer 3

Seeking notice or favor by servile demeanor

Question 4

Optimistic

Answer 4

Disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcomes

Question 5

Jaded

Answer 5

Worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse.

Question 6

Ardent

Answer 6

Intense, passionate, fervent

Question 7

Scathing

Answer 7

Bitterly severe in criticism, harmful, injurious.

Question 8

Unassuming

Answer 8

Modest, unpretentious

Question 9

Solemn

Answer 9

Serious, somber, formal

Question 10

Frivolous

Answer 10

Self-indulgently carefree, unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose.

Question 11

Pensive

Answer 11

Dreamily or wistfully thoughtful, meditative, reflective

Question 12

Callous

Answer 12

Hardened, insensitive, Unsympathetic, indifferent

Question 13

Abstruse

Answer 13

Hard to understand, incomprehensible

Question 14

Conciliatory

Answer 14

Related to winning over, making compatible, reconciling

Question 15

Disparaging

Answer 15

Discrediting, demeaning, denouncing

Question 16

Obsequious

Answer 16

Characterized by servile deference or obedience

Question 17

Nostalgic

Answer 17

Exhibiting a sentimental yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation

Question 18

Benevolent

Answer 18

Desiring to help others, charitable, characterized by expressing goodwill

Question 19

Remorseful

Answer 19

Full of deep and painful regret

Question 20

Apathetic

Answer 20

Having or showing little or no emotion, indifferent and unresponsive