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Tone Quiz
Vocabulary words associated with tone used in literature
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abashed | embarrassed, uncomfortable |
| acerbic | bitter or sharp in tone, taste, or manner |
| ambivalent | unsure; having mixed, uncertain, or conflicting feelings about something |
| apathetic | indifferent and unenergetic, not taking interest in anything |
| belligerent | hostile or aggressive; engaged in war |
| bemused | bewildered, puzzled, confused |
| blithe | cheerful, carefree, casual, blissful |
| brusque | abrupt, blunt, or curt in manner or speech |
| choleric | bad-tempered |
| clandestine | secret, needing to be concealed, usually because it is illegal or unauthorized |
| conciliatory | appeasing, peace-making, pacifying |
| contentious | creating disagreement, argumentative, combative |
| derisive | mockingly scornful, contemptuous |
| didactic | containing a political or moral message, moralistic |
| ebullient | full of cheerful excitement or enthusiasm, jovial |
| elegiac | mournful, expressing sorrow or regret |
| eulogistic | full of praise for somebody or something |
| euphoric | ecstatic, extremely happy or excited |
| facetious | intended to be humorous but often silly or inappropriate |
| fervent | showing ardent or extremely passionate enthusiasm |
| ghoulish | morbid, hideous, showing a morbid fascination with death, disaster, or repulsive things |
| gushy | characterized by overenthusiastic or overemotional speech or self-expression |
| haughty | behaving in a superior, condescending, or arrogant way |
| holier-than-thou | aggressively or offensively pompous or self-righteous |
| incisive | quick to understand, analyze, or act, clear, sharp |
| inflammatory | provocative, arousing strong emotion |
| introspective | thoughtful, undertaking, a deep and candid examination of your own feelings |
| irreverent | disrespectful |
| jocund | cheerful, full of good humor |
| laudatory | expressing praise or admiration |
| lethargic | tired, dull, slow mentally |
| lugubrious | extremely mournful, sad, or gloomy |
| patronizing | condescending |
| pedantic | concerned with detail, finicky, picky |
| pithy | brief and to the point, often with element of wit |
| placid | calm, not easily excited or upset; complacent |
| plaintive | expressing sadness or sounding sad |
| reticent | reserved, reluctant, restrained, unwilling |
| reverent | respectful |
| risible | humorous, ludicrous, funny |
| sardonic | disdainfully or cynically mocking |
| sepulchral | dismal, suggestive of the grave |
| solemn | having or showing sincerity and gravity, humorless, formal |
| somber | dark and gloomy, serious and melancholy |
| sprightly | vigorous, full of life |
| terse | abrupt, brief and unfriendly, often conveying annoyance; concise |
| timorous | showing fear or hesitancy, nervous, timid |
| venerative | respectful |
| vitriolic | expressing bitter hatred, spiteful |
| wry | amusing and ironic |
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