Tone Words Flashcards by marisol Deleon

Q

Apathetic

A

Indifference due to lack of energy or concern

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Cynical

A

Questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Condescending

A

A feeling of superiority

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Callous

A

Unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Caustic

A

Intense use of sarcasm; stinging, biting

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Didactic

A

Author attempts to educate or instruct the reader

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Earnest

A

Intense, a sincere state of mind

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Erudite

A

Learned,polished,scholarly

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Forthright

A

Directly frank w/o hesitation

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Indignant

A

Marked by anger aroused by injustice

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Jovial

A

Happy

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Morose

A

Gloomy, sullen,surly, despondent

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Obsequious

A

Polite and obedient in order to gain something

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Reverent

A

Treating a subject with honor and respect

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Reflective

A

Illustrating innermost thoughts and emotions

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly