Tone words: NEUTAL (±) Flashcards
(17 cards)
Colloquial
Characteristics of informal speech or writing
Bantering
Good-humored, playful conversation
Confident
Trust or faith in a person or thing
Detached
Separated, disconnected, free from emotion
Didactic
Intended to instruct
Sober
Temperate, solemn, self-restrained
Informal
Casual, not in accord w/ prescribed regulations
Objective
Uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices
Restrained
Holding back, especially emotions
Scholarly
In a learned fashion
Sincere
Not feigned, or affected; true
Serious
Grave in quality or manner, causing great concern
Sophisticated
Very complex or complicated
Scientific
Knowledge gained through experience
Reflective
Seriously thoughtful
Authoritative
Showing expert knowledge
Somber
Dark and gloomy